US Bridges

SH 11 over Brutons Creek Relief

Fair

Morris County, Texas · 0.80 MI E of US 259 · Structure no. 191720022203038

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,895
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 11 over Brutons Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying SH 11 over Brutons Creek Relief 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 6,895 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,653 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 11
CrossesBrutons Creek Relief
Location0.80 MI E of US 259
RouteState Highway 11
CountyMorris County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.02676, -94.70826
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,895 (2022)
Projected traffic9,653 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 Relief built?

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

What condition is SH 11 over Brutons Creek Relief 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 Brutons Creek Relief carry?

About 6,895 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH 11 over Brutons Creek Relief?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 11 over Brutons Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.