US Bridges

SH 11 over Crooks Creek

Fair

Hopkins County, Texas · 7.8 MI NW of SH 19 · Structure no. 011130008302041

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,433
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 11 over Crooks Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 11 over Crooks Creek in Hopkins County, Texas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 71 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 1,433 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,720 by 2039. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSH 11
CrossesCrooks Creek
Location7.8 MI NW of SH 19
RouteState Highway 11
StateTexas
Coordinates33.17833, -95.75237
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,433 (2019)
Projected traffic1,720 by 2039
Trucks40%
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 Crooks Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is SH 11 over Crooks 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SH 11 over Crooks Creek carry?

About 1,433 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is SH 11 over Crooks Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 11 over Crooks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.