US Bridges

SH 11 over Swauano Creek

Fair

Titus County, Texas · 1.50 MI E of FM 2348 · Structure no. 192250008309035

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
250 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
3,258
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 11 over Swauano Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 11 over Swauano Creek in Titus 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 3,258 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,850 by 2033. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 11
CrossesSwauano Creek
Location1.50 MI E of FM 2348
RouteState Highway 11
CountyTitus County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.03445, -94.83505
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionMay 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,258 (2020)
Projected traffic4,850 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Swauano 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 Swauano 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 Swauano Creek carry?

About 3,258 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 11 over Swauano Creek?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 11 over Swauano Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.