US Bridges

SH 19 over Second Caney CR

Fair

Henderson County, Texas · 1.50 MI N of Sl 7 · Structure no. 101080010803011

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,032
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 19 over Second Caney CR is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 19 over Second Caney CR in Henderson County, Texas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 90 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 6,032 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,120 by 2033. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 19
CrossesSecond Caney CR
Location1.50 MI N of Sl 7
RouteState Highway 19
CountyHenderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.24869, -95.85182
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,032 (2020)
Projected traffic9,120 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Second Caney CR built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is SH 19 over Second Caney CR 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 Second Caney CR carry?

About 6,032 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 19 over Second Caney CR?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 19 over Second Caney CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.