US Bridges

SH 19 over Lake Fork

Good

Rains County, Texas · 1.10 MI S of FM 514 · Structure no. 011900010810066

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
546 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
4,367
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 19 over Lake Fork is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 19 over Lake Fork in Rains County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 4,367 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,690 by 2033. The structure is 546 ft (166.4 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
CrossesLake Fork
Location1.10 MI S of FM 514
RouteState Highway 19
CountyRains County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.93202, -95.73619
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans18
Design loadHS 20
Structure length546 ft (166.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,367 (2020)
Projected traffic5,690 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 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 over Lake Fork built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 19 over Lake Fork 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SH 19 over Lake Fork carry?

About 4,367 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 19 over Lake Fork?

The structure is 546 ft (166.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 19 over Lake Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.