US Bridges

SH 19 over Mine Creek Br

Fair

Henderson County, Texas · 5.00 MI S of FM 753 · Structure no. 101080010805030

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,710
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 19 over Mine Creek Br is a concrete culvert carrying SH 19 over Mine Creek Br in Henderson County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 1,710 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,780 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 19
CrossesMine Creek Br
Location5.00 MI S of FM 753
RouteState Highway 19
CountyHenderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.09223, -95.80695
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,710 (2020)
Projected traffic4,780 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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 Br built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is SH 19 over Mine Creek Br 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 Mine Creek Br carry?

About 1,710 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 19 over Mine Creek Br?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns SH 19 over Mine Creek Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.