US Bridges

SH 19 over Bell Creek

Fair

Trinity County, Texas · 5.85 MI N of SH 94 · Structure no. 112280010907014

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,191
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 19 over Bell Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 19 over Bell Creek in Trinity County, Texas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 97 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 3,191 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,460 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 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
CrossesBell Creek
Location5.85 MI N of SH 94
RouteState Highway 19
CountyTrinity County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.01982, -95.42344
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 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 Bell Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is SH 19 over Bell 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 Bell Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 19 over Bell Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns SH 19 over Bell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.