US Bridges

SH 19 over Sallee Branch

Fair

Anderson County, Texas · 1.6 MI S of FM 321 · Structure no. 100010010807023

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1954
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,499
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 19 over Sallee Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 19 over Sallee Branch in Anderson County, Texas. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 99 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 3,499 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,090 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 19
CrossesSallee Branch
Location1.6 MI S of FM 321
RouteState Highway 19
CountyAnderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.85675, -95.71827
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
Deck geometry7: Better than 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,499 (2020)
Projected traffic5,090 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$24,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 19 over Sallee Branch built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.

What condition is SH 19 over Sallee Branch 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 Sallee Branch carry?

About 3,499 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 19 over Sallee Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 19 over Sallee Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.