US Bridges

FM 1619 over Jonah Creek

Fair

Childress County, Texas · 3.111MI S Hall Cl · Structure no. 250380165002002

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1619 over Jonah Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM 1619 over Jonah Creek in Childress County, Texas. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 69 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 23 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2033. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 25 ft wide.

CarriesFM 1619
CrossesJonah Creek
Location3.111MI S Hall Cl
RouteState Highway 1619
StateTexas
Coordinates34.64094, -100.40054
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23 (2024)
Projected traffic230 by 2033
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 1619 over Jonah Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is FM 1619 over Jonah 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1619 over Jonah Creek carry?

About 23 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is FM 1619 over Jonah Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1619 over Jonah Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.