US Bridges

SH 19 SB over N Sulphur River Relief

Fair

Lamar County, Texas · Lamar Delta CO Line · Structure no. 011390013605103

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,961
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 19 SB over N Sulphur River Relief is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 19 SB over N Sulphur River Relief in Lamar County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSH 19 SB
CrossesN Sulphur River Relief
LocationLamar Delta CO Line
RouteState Highway 19
StateTexas
Coordinates33.47023, -95.58821
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 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
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 SB over N Sulphur River Relief built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 19 SB over N Sulphur River Relief 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 N Sulphur River Relief carry?

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

How long is SH 19 SB over N Sulphur River Relief?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 19 SB over N Sulphur River Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.