US Bridges

SH-114 over FM-51

Fair

Wise County, Texas · 5.2 Miles West of FM-730 · Structure no. 022490035201054

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
201 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,086
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-114 over FM-51 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH-114 over FM-51 in Wise County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 5 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 8,086 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,340 by 2033. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH-114
CrossesFM-51
Location5.2 Miles West of FM-730
RouteState Highway 114
StateTexas
Coordinates33.09357, -97.64637
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,086 (2023)
Projected traffic14,340 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH-114 over FM-51 built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-114 over FM-51 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 FM-51 carry?

About 8,086 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SH-114 over FM-51?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns SH-114 over FM-51?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.