US Bridges

SH 19 over Catfish Creek

Fair

Henderson County, Texas · 8.00 MI S of FM 753 · Structure no. 101080010805017

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
171 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,235
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 19 over Catfish Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 19 over Catfish 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 2,235 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,360 by 2033. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 19
CrossesCatfish Creek
Location8.00 MI S of FM 753
RouteState Highway 19
CountyHenderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.05041, -95.79919
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length171 ft (52.1 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 traffic2,235 (2020)
Projected traffic4,360 by 2033
Trucks14%
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 Catfish 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 Catfish 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 Catfish Creek carry?

About 2,235 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 19 over Catfish Creek?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SH 19 over Catfish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.