US Bridges

SH 19 over Tantabogue Slough

Good

Trinity County, Texas · 8.45 MI N of SH 94 · Structure no. 112280010907012

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,191
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 19 over Tantabogue Slough is a concrete culvert carrying SH 19 over Tantabogue Slough in Trinity County, Texas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 93 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 3,191 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,460 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesSH 19
CrossesTantabogue Slough
Location8.45 MI N of SH 94
RouteState Highway 19
StateTexas
Coordinates31.05181, -95.42157
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,191 (2020)
Projected traffic4,460 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Tantabogue Slough built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is SH 19 over Tantabogue Slough 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH 19 over Tantabogue Slough carry?

About 3,191 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 19 over Tantabogue Slough?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns SH 19 over Tantabogue Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.