US Bridges

SH 114 over W Fk Trinity River

Good

Wise County, Texas · 0.7 MI S of FM 2123 · Structure no. 022490035201030

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
264 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,522
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 114 over W Fk Trinity River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 114 over W Fk Trinity River in Wise County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,522 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,380 by 2035. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesSH 114
CrossesW Fk Trinity River
Location0.7 MI S of FM 2123
RouteState Highway 114
StateTexas
Coordinates33.19187, -97.74321
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,522 (2023)
Projected traffic7,380 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 114 over W Fk Trinity River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 114 over W Fk Trinity River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does SH 114 over W Fk Trinity River carry?

About 7,522 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 114 over W Fk Trinity River?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns SH 114 over W Fk Trinity River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.