US Bridges

SH 11 over Lake Coleman Drain

Fair

Hopkins County, Texas · 0.60 MI E of SH 19 · Structure no. 011130008302060

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,244
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 11 over Lake Coleman Drain is a concrete culvert carrying SH 11 over Lake Coleman Drain in Hopkins County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 6,244 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,320 by 2030. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 11
CrossesLake Coleman Drain
Location0.60 MI E of SH 19
RouteState Highway 11
CountyHopkins County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.14153, -95.61916
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,244 (2020)
Projected traffic4,320 by 2030
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 11 over Lake Coleman Drain built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 11 over Lake Coleman Drain 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 Lake Coleman Drain carry?

About 6,244 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SH 11 over Lake Coleman Drain?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns SH 11 over Lake Coleman Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.