US Bridges

SH 19 over UPRR

Fair

Houston County, Texas · 1.95 MI S of FM 1280 · Structure no. 111140010906026

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,375
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 19 over UPRR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 19 over UPRR in Houston County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 4,375 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,740 by 2033. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesSH 19
CrossesUPRR
Location1.95 MI S of FM 1280
RouteState Highway 19
StateTexas
Coordinates31.10145, -95.43237
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,375 (2024)
Projected traffic4,740 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 19 over UPRR built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 19 over UPRR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SH 19 over UPRR carry?

About 4,375 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 19 over UPRR?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SH 19 over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.