US Bridges

SH 19 over South Sulphur Relief

Good

Hopkins County, Texas · 0.2 MI S of Delta CO Line · Structure no. 011130040002029

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,171
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 19 over South Sulphur Relief is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 19 over South Sulphur Relief in Hopkins County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 4,171 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,300 by 2033. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesSH 19
CrossesSouth Sulphur Relief
Location0.2 MI S of Delta CO Line
RouteState Highway 19
StateTexas
Coordinates33.35339, -95.59335
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,171 (2019)
Projected traffic5,300 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 19 over South Sulphur Relief built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 19 over South Sulphur 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 South Sulphur Relief carry?

About 4,171 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SH 19 over South Sulphur Relief?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SH 19 over South Sulphur Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.