US Bridges

SH 19 SB over Auds Creek

Fair

Lamar County, Texas · 3.7 MI S of Loop 286 · Structure no. 011390013605065

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
240 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
4,675
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 19 SB over Auds Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 19 SB over Auds Creek in Lamar County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 85 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 4,675 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,790 by 2033. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSH 19 SB
CrossesAuds Creek
Location3.7 MI S of Loop 286
RouteState Highway 19
CountyLamar County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.58388, -95.58709
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadH 15
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,675 (2020)
Projected traffic6,790 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 SB over Auds Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is SH 19 SB over Auds 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 19 SB over Auds Creek carry?

About 4,675 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 19 SB over Auds Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 19 SB over Auds Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.