US Bridges

SH 114 over Lola Creek

Good

Wise County, Texas · 1.95 MI E of FM 51 · Structure no. 022490035202018

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,318
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 114 over Lola Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 114 over Lola Creek in Wise County, Texas. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 83 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 5,318 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,290 by 2033. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSH 114
CrossesLola Creek
Location1.95 MI E of FM 51
RouteState Highway 114
StateTexas
Coordinates33.07693, -97.61939
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 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 closed8.7 mi (14 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 Lola Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is SH 114 over Lola Creek 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 Lola Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 114 over Lola Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SH 114 over Lola Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.