US Bridges

SH 19 over Coon Creek

Fair

Henderson County, Texas · 3.60 MI S of FM 753 · Structure no. 101080010804014

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
144 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
3,625
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 19 over Coon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 19 over Coon Creek in Henderson County, Texas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 91 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 3,625 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,730 by 2033. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 19
CrossesCoon Creek
Location3.60 MI S of FM 753
RouteState Highway 19
CountyHenderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.11206, -95.81195
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 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadUnknown
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,625 (2020)
Projected traffic5,730 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Coon Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is SH 19 over Coon 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SH 19 over Coon Creek carry?

About 3,625 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH 19 over Coon Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 19 over Coon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.