SH11 over Draw

Good

Hunt County, Texas · 3.6MI N JCT SH24 and SH11 · Structure no. 011170213904009

Built: 1959; 66 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition: Good; inspected October 2024
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 22 ft; 2 main spans
Daily traffic: 2,327; 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 2,327 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,430 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 62 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH11

CrossesDraw

Location3.6MI N JCT SH24 and SH11

RouteState Highway 11

CountyHunt County

StateTexas

Coordinates33.29464, -95.94259

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert	7 Good	Some 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement

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 spans2

Design loadHS 20

Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)

Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)

Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)

Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,327 (2020)

Projected traffic3,430 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements

Estimated improvement cost$1,000

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 2,327 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is SH11 over Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns SH11 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.