US Bridges

SH 11 / 49 over Cloninger Creek

Fair

Cass County, Texas · 0.20 MI NW FM 2612 · Structure no. 190340022204020

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
114 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,563
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 11 / 49 over Cloninger Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 11 / 49 over Cloninger Creek in Cass County, Texas. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 89 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 4,563 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,910 by 2040. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 11 / 49
CrossesCloninger Creek
Location0.20 MI NW FM 2612
RouteState Highway 11
CountyCass County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.99527, -94.60752
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,563 (2023)
Projected traffic6,910 by 2040
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 / 49 over Cloninger Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is SH 11 / 49 over Cloninger 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 11 / 49 over Cloninger Creek carry?

About 4,563 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SH 11 / 49 over Cloninger Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SH 11 / 49 over Cloninger Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.