US Bridges

SH 114 over Salt Branch

Fair

Young County, Texas · 1.1 MI E of SH 79 · Structure no. 032520044401002

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,190
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 114 over Salt Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 114 over Salt Branch 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 2,190 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,066 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 114
CrossesSalt Branch
Location1.1 MI E of SH 79
RouteState Highway 114
CountyYoung County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.37048, -98.72999
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,190 (2020)
Projected traffic3,066 by 2040
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Branch 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 Branch 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 Branch carry?

About 2,190 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SH 114 over Salt Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SH 114 over Salt Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.