US Bridges

SH 114 over Salt Creek

Fair

Young County, Texas · 0.3 MI E of SH 79 · Structure no. 032520044401001

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,616
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 114 over Salt Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 114 over Salt Creek in Young County, Texas. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 100 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 2,616 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,066 by 2040. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSH 114
CrossesSalt Creek
Location0.3 MI E of SH 79
RouteState Highway 114
StateTexas
Coordinates33.37056, -98.74482
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,616 (2023)
Projected traffic3,066 by 2040
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is SH 114 over Salt 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SH 114 over Salt Creek carry?

About 2,616 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SH 114 over Salt Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SH 114 over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.