US Bridges

SH 11 over Big Cedar Creek

Good

Grayson County, Texas · 6.0 MI S FM 1417 · Structure no. 010920219201009

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,296
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 11 over Big Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 11 over Big Cedar Creek in Grayson County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 3,296 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,050 by 2033. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSH 11
CrossesBig Cedar Creek
Location6.0 MI S FM 1417
RouteState Highway 11
StateTexas
Coordinates33.56125, -96.54618
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,296 (2018)
Projected traffic7,050 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Big Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 11 over Big Cedar 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SH 11 over Big Cedar Creek carry?

About 3,296 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH 11 over Big Cedar Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SH 11 over Big Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.