US Bridges

SH 19 over Little Slough

Fair

Rains County, Texas · 6.70 MI S of US 69 · Structure no. 011900010811072

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
665 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,680
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 19 over Little Slough is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 19 over Little Slough in Rains County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 6 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 4,680 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,870 by 2033. The structure is 665 ft (202.7 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 19
CrossesLittle Slough
Location6.70 MI S of US 69
RouteState Highway 19
CountyRains County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.78063, -95.79727
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length665 ft (202.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,680 (2019)
Projected traffic5,870 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Little Slough built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 19 over Little Slough 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 Little Slough carry?

About 4,680 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 19 over Little Slough?

The structure is 665 ft (202.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 19 over Little Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.