US Bridges

SH 11 over Rock Creek

Good

Hopkins County, Texas · 2.1 Miles East of SH 19 · Structure no. 011130008303148

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,720
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 11 over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 11 over Rock Creek in Hopkins County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 7,720 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,740 by 2033. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSH 11
CrossesRock Creek
Location2.1 Miles East of SH 19
RouteState Highway 11
StateTexas
Coordinates33.10791, -95.60289
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length142 ft (43.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,720 (2020)
Projected traffic10,740 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 11 over Rock Creek 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 Rock Creek carry?

About 7,720 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 11 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns SH 11 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.