US Bridges

SH 19 over Fivemile Branch

Good

Anderson County, Texas · 5.4 MI S of FM 321 · Structure no. 100010010807057

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,832
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 19 over Fivemile Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 19 over Fivemile Branch in Anderson County, Texas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 71 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 3,832 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,770 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 19
CrossesFivemile Branch
Location5.4 MI S of FM 321
RouteState Highway 19
CountyAnderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.80934, -95.6893
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic3,832 (2020)
Projected traffic5,770 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 19 over Fivemile Branch built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

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

About 3,832 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 19 over Fivemile Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 19 over Fivemile Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.