US Bridges

SH 114 WB over Elizabeth Creek

Good

Wise County, Texas · .6 MI W of Denton CO Line · Structure no. 022490035301206

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
157 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,024
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 114 WB over Elizabeth Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 114 WB over Elizabeth Creek in Wise County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 9,024 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,870 by 2033. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 114 WB
CrossesElizabeth Creek
Location.6 MI W of Denton CO Line
RouteState Highway 114
StateTexas
Coordinates33.0369, -97.4052
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,024 (2020)
Projected traffic9,870 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 114 WB over Elizabeth Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 114 WB over Elizabeth 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 WB over Elizabeth Creek carry?

About 9,024 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 114 WB over Elizabeth Creek?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SH 114 WB over Elizabeth Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.