US Bridges

SH 11 over Choctaw Creek Relief

Fair

Grayson County, Texas · 3.9 MI S of SH 56 · Structure no. 010920219201007

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

About this bridge

SH 11 over Choctaw Creek Relief is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 11 over Choctaw Creek Relief 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 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 5,101 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,340 by 2033. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 11
CrossesChoctaw Creek Relief
Location3.9 MI S of SH 56
RouteState Highway 11
CountyGrayson County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.59187, -96.55842
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 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 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
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 Relief built?

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

What condition is SH 11 over Choctaw Creek Relief 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SH 11 over Choctaw Creek Relief carry?

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

How long is SH 11 over Choctaw Creek Relief?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 11 over Choctaw Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.