US Bridges

SH 11 over South Fork Brushy Creek

Good

Wood County, Texas · 0.65 MI E of FM 115 · Structure no. 102500008306051

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,726
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 11 over South Fork Brushy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 11 over South Fork Brushy Creek in Wood County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 70 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,726 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,330 by 2033. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSH 11
CrossesSouth Fork Brushy Creek
Location0.65 MI E of FM 115
RouteState Highway 11
StateTexas
Coordinates32.94977, -95.17362
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,726 (2023)
Projected traffic3,330 by 2033
Trucks14%
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 South Fork Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is SH 11 over South Fork Brushy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 11 over South Fork Brushy Creek carry?

About 2,726 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 11 over South Fork Brushy Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SH 11 over South Fork Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.