US Bridges

SH 11 over Turtle Creek Tributarty

Good

Hopkins County, Texas · 1.0 MI W of SH 19 · Structure no. 011130008302149

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,426
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 11 over Turtle Creek Tributarty is a concrete culvert carrying SH 11 over Turtle Creek Tributarty in Hopkins County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 2,426 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,911 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSH 11
CrossesTurtle Creek Tributarty
Location1.0 MI W of SH 19
RouteState Highway 11
StateTexas
Coordinates33.14146, -95.6467
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,426 (2019)
Projected traffic2,911 by 2039
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Turtle Creek Tributarty built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 11 over Turtle Creek Tributarty 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SH 11 over Turtle Creek Tributarty carry?

About 2,426 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is SH 11 over Turtle Creek Tributarty?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m).

Who owns SH 11 over Turtle Creek Tributarty?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.