US Bridges

SH 114 over Salt Creek

Fair

Wise County, Texas · 4.45 MI S of FM 3259 · Structure no. 022490035201034

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
200 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,487
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 114 over Salt Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 114 over Salt Creek in Wise County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 70 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 13,487 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,340 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesSH 114
CrossesSalt Creek
Location4.45 MI S of FM 3259
RouteState Highway 114
StateTexas
Coordinates33.09849, -97.64999
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,487 (2023)
Projected traffic14,340 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$155,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 114 over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is SH 114 over Salt Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does SH 114 over Salt Creek carry?

About 13,487 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SH 114 over Salt Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 114 over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.