SH 19 over Loop 286
PoorLamar County, Texas · JCT SH 19 and Loop 286 · Structure no. 011390013606085
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 167 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,924
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 19 over Loop 286 is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 19 over Loop 286 in Lamar County, Texas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 60 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 6,924 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,696 by 2039. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 19 over Loop 286 built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is SH 19 over Loop 286 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does SH 19 over Loop 286 carry?
About 6,924 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is SH 19 over Loop 286?
The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.
Who owns SH 19 over Loop 286?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.