US Bridges

FM 1919 over Slough

Fair

Baylor County, Texas · 7.5 MI NW of FM 2582 · Structure no. 030120152301003

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
394 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
191
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1919 over Slough is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1919 over Slough in Baylor County, Texas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 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 191 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2033. The structure is 394 ft (120.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1919
CrossesSlough
Location7.5 MI NW of FM 2582
RouteState Highway 1919
CountyBaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.69775, -99.38354
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadOther
Structure length394 ft (120.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic191 (2019)
Projected traffic310 by 2033
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed47.2 mi (76 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 FM 1919 over Slough built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1919 over Slough 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1919 over Slough carry?

About 191 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is FM 1919 over Slough?

The structure is 394 ft (120.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1919 over Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.