US Bridges

SH 11 over Trib of Sparks Br

Fair

Camp County, Texas · 0.90 MI E of US 271 · Structure no. 190320008308054

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,228
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 11 over Trib of Sparks Br is a concrete culvert carrying SH 11 over Trib of Sparks Br in Camp County, Texas. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1958, 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 5 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 4,228 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,790 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 11
CrossesTrib of Sparks Br
Location0.90 MI E of US 271
RouteState Highway 11
CountyCamp County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.99965, -94.94728
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.7 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,228 (2020)
Projected traffic6,790 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 11 over Trib of Sparks Br built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is SH 11 over Trib of Sparks Br 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SH 11 over Trib of Sparks Br carry?

About 4,228 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SH 11 over Trib of Sparks Br?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns SH 11 over Trib of Sparks Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.