US Bridges

SH 11 over Choctaw Creek

Good

Grayson County, Texas · 3.7 MI S of SH 56 · Structure no. 010920219201006

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,101
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 11 over Choctaw Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 11 over Choctaw Creek in Grayson County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,101 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,340 by 2033. The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 11
CrossesChoctaw Creek
Location3.7 MI S of SH 56
RouteState Highway 11
CountyGrayson County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.5942, -96.56049
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length177 ft (54 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,101 (2020)
Projected traffic9,340 by 2033
Trucks11%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 11 over Choctaw Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 11 over Choctaw Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does SH 11 over Choctaw Creek carry?

About 5,101 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH 11 over Choctaw Creek?

The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SH 11 over Choctaw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.