US Bridges

SH 19/SL 7 over SH 19/BS 19J (s)

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Henderson County, Texas · 1.80 MI E of FM 59 · Structure no. 101080109905071

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
265 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,179
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 19/SL 7 over SH 19/BS 19J (s) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 19/SL 7 over SH 19/BS 19J (s) 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 6,179 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,651 by 2041. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 19/SL 7
CrossesSH 19/BS 19J (s)
Location1.80 MI E of FM 59
RouteState Highway 19
CountyHenderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.16852, -95.84231
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,179 (2021)
Projected traffic8,651 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 19/SL 7 over SH 19/BS 19J (s) built?

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

What condition is SH 19/SL 7 over SH 19/BS 19J (s) 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 SH 19/BS 19J (s) carry?

About 6,179 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 19/SL 7 over SH 19/BS 19J (s)?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 19/SL 7 over SH 19/BS 19J (s)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.