US Bridges

SH 19 (sl 7) over Coon Creek

Good

Henderson County, Texas · 0.90 MI SW of US 175 · Structure no. 101080109905015

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
440 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,669
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 19 (sl 7) over Coon Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 19 (sl 7) over Coon Creek in Henderson County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 4,669 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,537 by 2041. The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSH 19 (sl 7)
CrossesCoon Creek
Location0.90 MI SW of US 175
RouteState Highway 7
StateTexas
Coordinates32.17813, -95.81897
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length440 ft (134.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,669 (2021)
Projected traffic6,537 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 19 (sl 7) over Coon Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 19 (sl 7) over Coon 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 (sl 7) over Coon Creek carry?

About 4,669 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 19 (sl 7) over Coon Creek?

The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 19 (sl 7) over Coon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.