US Bridges

SH 19 over Keechie Creek

Fair

Anderson County, Texas · 4.7 MI S of FM 321 · Structure no. 100010010807058

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,832
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 19 over Keechie Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 19 over Keechie Creek in Anderson County, Texas. It was built in 1954, 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 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 3,832 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,770 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 19
CrossesKeechie Creek
Location4.7 MI S of FM 321
RouteState Highway 19
CountyAnderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.81919, -95.69568
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$49,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 19 over Keechie Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 19 over Keechie 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 Keechie Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 19 over Keechie Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 19 over Keechie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.