US Bridges

SH 19 over Drakes Branch

Fair

Henderson County, Texas · 3.10 MI N of FM 2709 · Structure no. 101080010803008

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,237
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 19 over Drakes Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 19 over Drakes Branch in Henderson County, Texas. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 92 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 5,237 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,856 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 19
CrossesDrakes Branch
Location3.10 MI N of FM 2709
RouteState Highway 19
CountyHenderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.35078, -95.84734
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,237 (2018)
Projected traffic7,856 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 SH 19 over Drakes Branch built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is SH 19 over Drakes 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SH 19 over Drakes Branch carry?

About 5,237 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 19 over Drakes Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 19 over Drakes Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.