US Bridges

SH 19 NB over North Sulphur River

Fair

Lamar County, Texas · 0.2 MI N of Delta CO Line · Structure no. 011390013605110

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
600 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,956
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 19 NB over North Sulphur River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 19 NB over North Sulphur River in Lamar County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 3,956 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,555 by 2039. The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSH 19 NB
CrossesNorth Sulphur River
Location0.2 MI N of Delta CO Line
RouteState Highway 19
StateTexas
Coordinates33.47377, -95.58793
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length600 ft (182.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,956 (2020)
Projected traffic4,555 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 NB over North Sulphur River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 19 NB 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 NB over North Sulphur River carry?

About 3,956 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 19 NB over North Sulphur River?

The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SH 19 NB over North Sulphur River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.