US Bridges

SH 19 NB over Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Lamar County, Texas · 2.7 MI S of Loop 286 · Structure no. 011390013606066

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
162 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,661
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 19 NB over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 19 NB over Cottonwood 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 3,661 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,848 by 2039. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 19 NB
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location2.7 MI S of Loop 286
RouteState Highway 19
CountyLamar County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.59503, -95.58256
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,661 (2020)
Projected traffic5,848 by 2039
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 NB over Cottonwood Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 19 NB over Cottonwood 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 NB over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 3,661 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SH 19 NB over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SH 19 NB over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.