US Bridges

SH 19 over Chaffin Creek

Good

Hopkins County, Texas · 4.30 MI S of IH 30 · Structure no. 011130010809040

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,757
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 19 over Chaffin Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 19 over Chaffin Creek in Hopkins County, Texas. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 83 years old, older 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 4,757 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,200 by 2033. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSH 19
CrossesChaffin Creek
Location4.30 MI S of IH 30
RouteState Highway 19
StateTexas
Coordinates33.06495, -95.67039
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,757 (2020)
Projected traffic6,200 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Chaffin Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is SH 19 over Chaffin 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 over Chaffin Creek carry?

About 4,757 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SH 19 over Chaffin Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 19 over Chaffin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.