US Bridges

SH 19 over Draw

Fair

Hopkins County, Texas · 6.1 MI S of IH 30 · Structure no. 011130010809041

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,757
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 19 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 19 over Draw 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 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 4,757 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,200 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 19
CrossesDraw
Location6.1 MI S of IH 30
RouteState Highway 19
CountyHopkins County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.042, -95.68458
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation6: 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 spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 Draw built?

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

What condition is SH 19 over Draw 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SH 19 over Draw carry?

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

How long is SH 19 over Draw?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns SH 19 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.