US Bridges

SH 11 over Brutons Creek

Fair

Morris County, Texas · 0.65 MI E of US 259 · Structure no. 191720022203037

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,672
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 11 over Brutons Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 11 over Brutons Creek in Morris County, Texas. It was built in 1959, 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 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 6,672 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,300 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 11
CrossesBrutons Creek
Location0.65 MI E of US 259
RouteState Highway 11
CountyMorris County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.0274, -94.71072
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,672 (2020)
Projected traffic10,300 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
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 Brutons Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 11 over Brutons 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SH 11 over Brutons Creek carry?

About 6,672 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SH 11 over Brutons Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns SH 11 over Brutons Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.