US Bridges

SH 11 over Jims Bayou

Fair

Cass County, Texas · 1.05 MI W of SH 8 · Structure no. 190340021805023

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,804
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 11 over Jims Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying SH 11 over Jims Bayou in Cass County, Texas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 91 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 1,804 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,900 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 11
CrossesJims Bayou
Location1.05 MI W of SH 8
RouteState Highway 11
CountyCass County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.00721, -94.39262
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,804 (2020)
Projected traffic2,900 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Jims Bayou built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is SH 11 over Jims Bayou 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 11 over Jims Bayou carry?

About 1,804 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 11 over Jims Bayou?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SH 11 over Jims Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.