US Bridges

SH 114 over Oak Creek

Fair

Young County, Texas · 1.2 MI NW of FM 1769 · Structure no. 032520044401004

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,617
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 114 over Oak Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 114 over Oak 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 1,617 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,264 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 114
CrossesOak Creek
Location1.2 MI NW of FM 1769
RouteState Highway 114
CountyYoung County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.30642, -98.63357
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,617 (2020)
Projected traffic2,264 by 2040
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Oak 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 Oak 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 Oak Creek carry?

About 1,617 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SH 114 over Oak Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SH 114 over Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.