US Bridges

SH 114 over Walker Creek

Fair

Wise County, Texas · 4.1 MI E of FM 51 · Structure no. 022490035202012

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,318
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 114 over Walker Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 114 over Walker Creek in Wise County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 95 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 5,318 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,290 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 114
CrossesWalker Creek
Location4.1 MI E of FM 51
RouteState Highway 114
CountyWise County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.07551, -97.58285
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,318 (2020)
Projected traffic7,290 by 2033
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Walker Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is SH 114 over Walker 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 Walker Creek carry?

About 5,318 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SH 114 over Walker Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns SH 114 over Walker Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.