US Bridges

SH 11 over Bois Darc Creek

Fair

Fannin County, Texas · 1.9 MI E of FM 151 · Structure no. 010750213902002

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
210 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,422
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 11 over Bois Darc Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 11 over Bois Darc Creek in Fannin County, Texas. It was built in 1958, 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 1,422 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,950 by 2040. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 11
CrossesBois Darc Creek
Location1.9 MI E of FM 151
RouteState Highway 11
CountyFannin County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.49786, -96.33668
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadOther
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,422 (2020)
Projected traffic1,950 by 2040
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$847,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 11 over Bois Darc Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 11 over Bois Darc 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SH 11 over Bois Darc Creek carry?

About 1,422 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is SH 11 over Bois Darc Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH 11 over Bois Darc Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.