US Bridges

SH 19 over Beaver Creek

Good

Anderson County, Texas · 8.1 MI S of Henderson C/L · Structure no. 100010010806022

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

About this bridge

SH 19 over Beaver Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 19 over Beaver 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 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 2,996 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,540 by 2033. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSH 19
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location8.1 MI S of Henderson C/L
RouteState Highway 19
StateTexas
Coordinates31.92951, -95.73953
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 inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length143 ft (43.6 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 closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$325,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 19 over Beaver 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 Beaver 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does SH 19 over Beaver Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 19 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 19 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.