US Bridges

FM 919 over Snider Br

FairPosted for load

Palo Pinto County, Texas · 2.6 MI N of SH-193 · Structure no. 021820117801001

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
379
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 919 over Snider Br is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM 919 over Snider Br in Palo Pinto County, Texas. It was built in 1940, 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 379 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 590 by 2033. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 919
CrossesSnider Br
Location2.6 MI N of SH-193
RouteState Highway 919
CountyPalo Pinto County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.58729, -98.37029
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic379 (2020)
Projected traffic590 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 919 over Snider Br built?

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

What condition is FM 919 over Snider Br 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FM 919 over Snider Br carry?

About 379 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 919 over Snider Br?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 919 over Snider Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.