US Bridges

SH 11 over Big Cypress Creek

Fair

Titus County, Texas · 1.50 MI W of FM 2348 · Structure no. 192250008309038

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
910 ft
30 main spans
Daily traffic
3,330
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 11 over Big Cypress Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 11 over Big Cypress Creek in Titus County, Texas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 71 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 3,330 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,580 by 2033. The structure is 910 ft (277.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 11
CrossesBig Cypress Creek
Location1.50 MI W of FM 2348
RouteState Highway 11
CountyTitus County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.02036, -94.88281
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionAugust 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans30
Design loadH 20
Structure length910 ft (277.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,330 (2023)
Projected traffic4,580 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Big Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is SH 11 over Big Cypress 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 11 over Big Cypress Creek carry?

About 3,330 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SH 11 over Big Cypress Creek?

The structure is 910 ft (277.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 11 over Big Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.