US Bridges

SH 19 over White Oak Creek Relief

Fair

Hopkins County, Texas · 0.15 MI N of SH 154 · Structure no. 011130040002023

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
86 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
3,859
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 19 over White Oak Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying SH 19 over White Oak Creek Relief in Hopkins County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 3,859 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,670 by 2033. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 19
CrossesWhite Oak Creek Relief
Location0.15 MI N of SH 154
RouteState Highway 19
CountyHopkins County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.17698, -95.59092
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,859 (2020)
Projected traffic10,670 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 19 over White Oak Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 19 over White Oak Creek Relief 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SH 19 over White Oak Creek Relief carry?

About 3,859 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 19 over White Oak Creek Relief?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SH 19 over White Oak Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.