US Bridges

SH 11 EB over KCS Railroad

Fair

Morris County, Texas · 3.00 MI E of US 259 · Structure no. 191720022203028

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
210 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,874
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 11 EB over KCS Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 11 EB over KCS Railroad in Morris County, Texas. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 88 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 2,874 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,240 by 2033. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 11 EB
CrossesKCS Railroad
Location3.00 MI E of US 259
RouteState Highway 11
CountyMorris County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.01388, -94.67693
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,874 (2023)
Projected traffic4,240 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 11 EB over KCS Railroad built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is SH 11 EB over KCS Railroad 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SH 11 EB over KCS Railroad carry?

About 2,874 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SH 11 EB over KCS Railroad?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SH 11 EB over KCS Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.