US Bridges

SH 114 over Trinity River Relief

Fair

Wise County, Texas · 0.8 MI E of FM 730 · Structure no. 022490035202033

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
280 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
10,154
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 114 over Trinity River Relief is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 114 over Trinity River Relief in Wise County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 10,154 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,900 by 2033. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 114
CrossesTrinity River Relief
Location0.8 MI E of FM 730
RouteState Highway 114
CountyWise County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.07571, -97.54204
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,154 (2020)
Projected traffic12,900 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 114 over Trinity River Relief built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 114 over Trinity River Relief 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 Trinity River Relief carry?

About 10,154 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SH 114 over Trinity River Relief?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 114 over Trinity River Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.