US Bridges

SH 19 over South Sulphur River Rel

Fair

Delta County, Texas · 0.30 MI NW of Hopkins C/L · Structure no. 010600040001016

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
750 ft
30 main spans
Daily traffic
4,678
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 19 over South Sulphur River Rel is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 19 over South Sulphur River Rel in Delta County, Texas. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 77 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 4,678 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,300 by 2033. The structure is 750 ft (228.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSH 19
CrossesSouth Sulphur River Rel
Location0.30 MI NW of Hopkins C/L
RouteState Highway 19
StateTexas
Coordinates33.35772, -95.59571
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans30
Design loadH 20
Structure length750 ft (228.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,678 (2023)
Projected traffic5,300 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SH 19 over South Sulphur River Rel built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is SH 19 over South Sulphur River Rel 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 19 over South Sulphur River Rel carry?

About 4,678 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SH 19 over South Sulphur River Rel?

The structure is 750 ft (228.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SH 19 over South Sulphur River Rel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.