US Bridges

SH 19 over Mine Creek

Good

Henderson County, Texas · 5.65 MI S of FM 753 · Structure no. 101080010805015

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,039
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 19 over Mine Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 19 over Mine Creek in Henderson County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 95 years old, older 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 3,039 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,045 by 2041. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSH 19
CrossesMine Creek
Location5.65 MI S of FM 753
RouteState Highway 19
StateTexas
Coordinates32.08341, -95.80545
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,039 (2021)
Projected traffic5,045 by 2041
Trucks21%
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 Mine Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is SH 19 over Mine 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 Mine Creek carry?

About 3,039 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SH 19 over Mine Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SH 19 over Mine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.