SH 19 SB over Cottonwood Branch
GoodLamar County, Texas · 2.7 MI SW of Loop 286 · Structure no. 011390013606105
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,675
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 19 SB over Cottonwood Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 19 SB over Cottonwood 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 4,675 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,848 by 2039. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 19 SB over Cottonwood Branch built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 19 SB over Cottonwood Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does SH 19 SB over Cottonwood Branch carry?
About 4,675 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is SH 19 SB over Cottonwood Branch?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns SH 19 SB over Cottonwood Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.