US Bridges

SH 11 over Kennedy Creek

Fair

Hopkins County, Texas · 1.05 MI SE of SH 154 · Structure no. 011130008303014

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,614
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 11 over Kennedy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 11 over Kennedy Creek in Hopkins County, Texas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 93 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 8,614 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,020 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 11
CrossesKennedy Creek
Location1.05 MI SE of SH 154
RouteState Highway 11
CountyHopkins County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.09855, -95.58296
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,614 (2020)
Projected traffic11,020 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
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 Kennedy Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is SH 11 over Kennedy 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 Kennedy Creek carry?

About 8,614 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 11 over Kennedy Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns SH 11 over Kennedy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.