Road B-11 over Big Creek Drainage
PoorClosed to trafficBowie County, Texas · Btwn Bldgs B1101 & B1102 · Structure no. DAPAMCRIV02106
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2020
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Army
About this bridge
Road B-11 over Big Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Road B-11 over Big Creek Drainage in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Road B-11 over Big Creek Drainage built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.
What condition is Road B-11 over Big Creek Drainage in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2020.
How much traffic does Road B-11 over Big Creek Drainage carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Road B-11 over Big Creek Drainage?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).
Who owns Road B-11 over Big Creek Drainage?
It is owned by the Army.