US Bridges

SH 19 over Brushy Creek

Good

Delta County, Texas · 1.80 Mi. N of SH 154 · Structure no. 010600052501006

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,639
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 19 over Brushy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 19 over Brushy Creek in Delta County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,639 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2030. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSH 19
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location1.80 Mi. N of SH 154
RouteState Highway 19
StateTexas
Coordinates33.38865, -95.60817
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,639 (2020)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2030
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SH 19 over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 19 over Brushy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does SH 19 over Brushy Creek carry?

About 3,639 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is SH 19 over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 19 over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.