US Bridges

SH 11 over Jones Creek

Fair

Fannin County, Texas · 3.6 MI NW of SH 34 · Structure no. 010750213903012

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,260
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 11 over Jones Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 11 over Jones Creek in Fannin County, Texas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 2,260 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,790 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 11
CrossesJones Creek
Location3.6 MI NW of SH 34
RouteState Highway 11
CountyFannin County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.40721, -96.1154
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 inspectionDecember 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,260 (2020)
Projected traffic2,790 by 2040
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Jones Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is SH 11 over Jones 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SH 11 over Jones Creek carry?

About 2,260 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SH 11 over Jones Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns SH 11 over Jones Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.