US Bridges

SH 19 over White Oak Creek Relief

Good

Hopkins County, Texas · 0.10 MI N of SH 154 · Structure no. 011130040002024

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
107 ft
10 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 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 3,859 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,740 by 2030. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSH 19
CrossesWhite Oak Creek Relief
Location0.10 MI N of SH 154
RouteState Highway 19
StateTexas
Coordinates33.16913, -95.59916
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,859 (2020)
Projected traffic5,740 by 2030
Trucks10%
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
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 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 White Oak Creek Relief carry?

About 3,859 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 19 over White Oak Creek Relief?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SH 19 over White Oak Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.