US Bridges

SH 19 over Wolf Creek

Fair

Anderson County, Texas · 2.2 MI S of Henderson C/L · Structure no. 100010010806020

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,996
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 19 over Wolf Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 19 over Wolf Creek in Anderson County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 95 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 2,996 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,540 by 2033. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 19
CrossesWolf Creek
Location2.2 MI S of Henderson C/L
RouteState Highway 19
CountyAnderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.00881, -95.77415
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,996 (2020)
Projected traffic4,540 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 19 over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is SH 19 over Wolf 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does SH 19 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 2,996 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 19 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 19 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.