US Bridges

SH 19 SB over Baker Branch

Fair

Lamar County, Texas · 1.2 MI SW of Loop 286 · Structure no. 011390013606104

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,675
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 19 SB over Baker Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 19 SB over Baker Branch in Lamar County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 4,675 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,848 by 2039. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 19 SB
CrossesBaker Branch
Location1.2 MI SW of Loop 286
RouteState Highway 19
CountyLamar County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.61662, -95.56795
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,675 (2020)
Projected traffic5,848 by 2039
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Baker Branch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 19 SB over Baker Branch 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 SB over Baker Branch carry?

About 4,675 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SH 19 SB over Baker Branch?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 19 SB over Baker Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.