US Bridges

SH 11 over Porter Creek

Fair

Fannin County, Texas · 2.2 MI W of FM 3297 · Structure no. 010750213902003

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,422
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 11 over Porter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 11 over Porter Creek in Fannin County, Texas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 11
CrossesPorter Creek
Location2.2 MI W of FM 3297
RouteState Highway 11
CountyFannin County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.49456, -96.32045
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width92 ft (28.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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 closed6.2 mi (10 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 Porter Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is SH 11 over Porter 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 Porter Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 11 over Porter Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns SH 11 over Porter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.