US Bridges

RM 1919 over South Beaver Creek

Fair

Foard County, Texas · 3.63 MI SE of FM 267 · Structure no. 250790152302005

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
142
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 1919 over South Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RM 1919 over South Beaver Creek in Foard 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 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 142 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2033. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesRM 1919
CrossesSouth Beaver Creek
Location3.63 MI SE of FM 267
RouteState Highway 1919
StateTexas
Coordinates33.8385, -99.54381
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic142 (2020)
Projected traffic320 by 2033
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 RM 1919 over South Beaver Creek built?

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

What condition is RM 1919 over South Beaver 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RM 1919 over South Beaver Creek carry?

About 142 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is RM 1919 over South Beaver Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RM 1919 over South Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.