US Bridges

SH 11 over South Sulphur River

Fair

Hopkins County, Texas · 0.95 MI NW of FM 275 · Structure no. 011130008302066

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,102 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
4,844
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 11 over South Sulphur River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 11 over South Sulphur River in Hopkins County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 4,844 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,760 by 2031. The structure is 1,102 ft (335.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 11
CrossesSouth Sulphur River
Location0.95 MI NW of FM 275
RouteState Highway 11
CountyHopkins County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.21776, -95.86022
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,102 ft (335.9 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,844 (2023)
Projected traffic4,760 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 South Sulphur River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 11 over South Sulphur River 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 South Sulphur River carry?

About 4,844 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is SH 11 over South Sulphur River?

The structure is 1,102 ft (335.9 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 11 over South Sulphur River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.