US Bridges

FM 1719 over BNSF RR

Good

Potter County, Texas · 1.6 MI S of Lp 335 · Structure no. 041880162401003

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,601
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1719 over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1719 over BNSF RR in Potter County, Texas. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 38 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 7,601 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,380 by 2033. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFM 1719
CrossesBNSF RR
Location1.6 MI S of Lp 335
RouteState Highway 1719
StateTexas
Coordinates35.23874, -101.88416
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,601 (2020)
Projected traffic8,380 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1719 over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is FM 1719 over BNSF RR 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1719 over BNSF RR carry?

About 7,601 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 1719 over BNSF RR?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1719 over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.