US Bridges

SH 19 over Pumpkin Vine Creek

Fair

Trinity County, Texas · 7.80 MI N of SH 94 · Structure no. 112280010907013

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,180
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 19 over Pumpkin Vine Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 19 over Pumpkin Vine Creek in Trinity County, Texas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 91 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 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 3,180 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,460 by 2033. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 19
CrossesPumpkin Vine Creek
Location7.80 MI N of SH 94
RouteState Highway 19
CountyTrinity County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.04244, -95.42118
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,180 (2013)
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 Pumpkin Vine Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is SH 19 over Pumpkin Vine Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH 19 over Pumpkin Vine Creek carry?

About 3,180 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 19 over Pumpkin Vine Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns SH 19 over Pumpkin Vine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.