US Bridges

FM 1519 over Chaffin Branch

Fair

Camp County, Texas · 3.35 MI E of SH 11 · Structure no. 190320063305004

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
324
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1519 over Chaffin Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1519 over Chaffin Branch in Camp County, Texas. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 74 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2033. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1519
CrossesChaffin Branch
Location3.35 MI E of SH 11
RouteState Highway 1519
CountyCamp County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.96286, -95.0491
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2020)
Projected traffic630 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 1519 over Chaffin Branch built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is FM 1519 over Chaffin Branch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1519 over Chaffin Branch carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 1519 over Chaffin Branch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1519 over Chaffin Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.