US Bridges

FM 1819 over Supulpa Creek

Good

Angelina County, Texas · 1.6 MI SE of Cherokee C/L · Structure no. 110030179502003

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
213
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1819 over Supulpa Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1819 over Supulpa Creek in Angelina County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 213 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 298 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesFM 1819
CrossesSupulpa Creek
Location1.6 MI SE of Cherokee C/L
RouteState Highway 1819
StateTexas
Coordinates31.42764, -94.96099
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic213 (2023)
Projected traffic298 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1819 over Supulpa Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1819 over Supulpa 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1819 over Supulpa Creek carry?

About 213 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 1819 over Supulpa Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns FM 1819 over Supulpa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.