US Bridges

SH 19 over Garrett Creek Relief

Fair

Rains County, Texas · 1.80 MI S of Hopkins C/L · Structure no. 011900010810048

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
300 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
4,650
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 19 over Garrett Creek Relief is a concrete slab carrying SH 19 over Garrett Creek Relief in Rains County, Texas. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 77 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.

It carries about 4,650 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,690 by 2033. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 19
CrossesGarrett Creek Relief
Location1.80 MI S of Hopkins C/L
RouteState Highway 19
CountyRains County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.95539, -95.73216
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadOther
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,650 (2020)
Projected traffic5,690 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 19 over Garrett Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is SH 19 over Garrett Creek Relief 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SH 19 over Garrett Creek Relief carry?

About 4,650 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 19 over Garrett Creek Relief?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 19 over Garrett Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.