US Bridges

SH 19 over Bear Creek

Fair

Henderson County, Texas · 4.20 MI NW of FM 837 · Structure no. 101080010805018

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

About this bridge

SH 19 over Bear Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 19 over Bear 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 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 2,235 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,360 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 19
CrossesBear Creek
Location4.20 MI NW of FM 837
RouteState Highway 19
CountyHenderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.04416, -95.79469
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 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 Bear 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 Bear 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 Bear Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 19 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 19 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.