US Bridges

SH 19 over Perch Pond Creek

Fair

Anderson County, Texas · 9.3 MI S of Henderson C/L · Structure no. 100010010806029

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,996
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 19 over Perch Pond Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 19 over Perch Pond Creek in Anderson County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 19
CrossesPerch Pond Creek
Location9.3 MI S of Henderson C/L
RouteState Highway 19
CountyAnderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.91352, -95.73704
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 19 over Perch Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is SH 19 over Perch Pond 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 Perch Pond Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 19 over Perch Pond Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 19 over Perch Pond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.