US Bridges

SH 19 SB over IH 30

Fair

Hopkins County, Texas · 13.4 MI E Hunt CO Line · Structure no. 011130000909182

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
310 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,540
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 19 SB over IH 30 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 19 SB over IH 30 in Hopkins County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 9,540 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,080 by 2033. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 19 SB
CrossesIH 30
Location13.4 MI E Hunt CO Line
RouteState Highway 19
CountyHopkins County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.11989, -95.63395
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,540 (2019)
Projected traffic10,080 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$44,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 19 SB over IH 30 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 19 SB over IH 30 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SH 19 SB over IH 30 carry?

About 9,540 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SH 19 SB over IH 30?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SH 19 SB over IH 30?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.