US Bridges

SH11 over Draw

Good

Hunt County, Texas · 5.8MI N JCT SH24 and SH11 · Structure no. 011170213904008

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,176
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH11 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH11 over Draw in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 66 years old, older 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 2,176 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,580 by 2033. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 57 ft wide.

CarriesSH11
CrossesDraw
Location5.8MI N JCT SH24 and SH11
RouteState Highway 11
StateTexas
Coordinates33.32031, -95.96641
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,176 (2020)
Projected traffic2,580 by 2033
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 SH11 over Draw built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is SH11 over Draw 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SH11 over Draw carry?

About 2,176 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is SH11 over Draw?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns SH11 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.