US Bridges

SH 11 over KCS Railroad

Fair

Camp County, Texas · 4.40 MI E of US 271 · Structure no. 190320008308056

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,330
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 11 over KCS Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 11 over KCS Railroad in Camp County, Texas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 67 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 3,330 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,580 by 2033. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 11
CrossesKCS Railroad
Location4.40 MI E of US 271
RouteState Highway 11
CountyCamp County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.01552, -94.88791
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,330 (2023)
Projected traffic4,580 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 11 over KCS Railroad built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is SH 11 over KCS Railroad 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 2022.

How much traffic does SH 11 over KCS Railroad carry?

About 3,330 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 11 over KCS Railroad?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 11 over KCS Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.