US Bridges

SH 11 over Boggy Creek

Fair

Morris County, Texas · 3.75 MI W of US 259 · Structure no. 191720008310036

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
550 ft
22 main spans
Daily traffic
3,035
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 11 over Boggy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 11 over Boggy Creek in Morris County, Texas. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 72 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 5 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 3,035 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,249 by 2042. The structure is 550 ft (167.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 11
CrossesBoggy Creek
Location3.75 MI W of US 259
RouteState Highway 11
CountyMorris County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.03664, -94.78883
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans22
Design loadH 20
Structure length550 ft (167.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,035 (2022)
Projected traffic4,249 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Boggy Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is SH 11 over Boggy 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SH 11 over Boggy Creek carry?

About 3,035 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SH 11 over Boggy Creek?

The structure is 550 ft (167.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 11 over Boggy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.