US Bridges

SH 19 SB over Robertson Creek

Good

Lamar County, Texas · 0.1 MI N of FM 1184 · Structure no. 011390013605068

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
142 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,999
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 19 SB over Robertson Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 19 SB over Robertson 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 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 3,999 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,834 by 2039. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSH 19 SB
CrossesRobertson Creek
Location0.1 MI N of FM 1184
RouteState Highway 19
StateTexas
Coordinates33.52589, -95.58958
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,999 (2020)
Projected traffic4,834 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Robertson 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 Robertson Creek 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 September 2024.

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

About 3,999 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 19 SB over Robertson Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 19 SB over Robertson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.