SH 19 over Elm Creek
FairHopkins County, Texas · 7.20 MI S of IH 30 · Structure no. 011130010809042
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old, rebuilt 1969
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,757
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 19 over Elm Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 19 over Elm 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 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 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 19 over Elm 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 Elm Creek 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does SH 19 over Elm Creek carry?
About 4,757 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is SH 19 over Elm Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SH 19 over Elm Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.