US Bridges

SH 11 over Big Sandy Creek

Fair

Hopkins County, Texas · 3.45 MI SE of FM 269 N · Structure no. 011130008304048

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
61 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,307
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 11 over Big Sandy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 11 over Big Sandy Creek in Hopkins County, Texas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 3,307 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,750 by 2033. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 11
CrossesBig Sandy Creek
Location3.45 MI SE of FM 269 N
RouteState Highway 11
CountyHopkins County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.99427, -95.34231
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,307 (2019)
Projected traffic4,750 by 2033
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
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 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 Big Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 11 over Big Sandy 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 Big Sandy Creek carry?

About 3,307 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is SH 11 over Big Sandy Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 11 over Big Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.