US Bridges

FM 819 over Hurricane Creek

Fair

Angelina County, Texas · 1.15 MI S of Lp 287 · Structure no. 110030316201001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,748
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 819 over Hurricane Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 819 over Hurricane Creek in Angelina County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 8,748 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,850 by 2033. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 819
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location1.15 MI S of Lp 287
RouteState Highway 819
StateTexas
Coordinates31.29325, -94.73731
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,748 (2020)
Projected traffic14,850 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 819 over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 819 over Hurricane 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FM 819 over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 8,748 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 819 over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 819 over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.