US Bridges

SH 19 SB over North Sulphur River

Fair

Lamar County, Texas · 0.2 MI N of Delta CO Line · Structure no. 011390013605100

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
602 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,961
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 19 SB over North Sulphur River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 19 SB over North Sulphur River in Lamar County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 3,961 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,555 by 2039. The structure is 602 ft (183.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 19 SB
CrossesNorth Sulphur River
Location0.2 MI N of Delta CO Line
RouteState Highway 19
CountyLamar County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.4736, -95.5881
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length602 ft (183.5 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,961 (2020)
Projected traffic4,555 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 19 SB over North Sulphur River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 19 SB over North Sulphur River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 19 SB over North Sulphur River carry?

About 3,961 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 19 SB over North Sulphur River?

The structure is 602 ft (183.5 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 19 SB over North Sulphur River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.