US Bridges

CR 3111 over IH 20

Fair

Smith County, Texas · 8.5 MI E of US 271 · Structure no. 102120049506239

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
232 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
722
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 3111 over IH 20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 3111 over IH 20 in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 722 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,011 by 2041. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 3111
CrossesIH 20
Location8.5 MI E of US 271
RouteCounty Highway 3111
CountySmith County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.4361, -94.98961
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic722 (2018)
Projected traffic1,011 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 3111 over IH 20 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 3111 over IH 20 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 3111 over IH 20 carry?

About 722 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 3111 over IH 20?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 3111 over IH 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.