US Bridges

SH 19 SB Bypass over Trinity River

Fair

Trinity County, Texas · At Walker Co. Line · Structure no. 112280010908023

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
2,884 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,403
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 19 SB Bypass over Trinity River is a steel truss - thru carrying SH 19 SB Bypass over Trinity River in Trinity County, Texas. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 5 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 12,403 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,250 by 2030. The structure is 2,884 ft (879 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 19 SB Bypass
CrossesTrinity River
LocationAt Walker Co. Line
RouteState Highway 19
CountyTrinity County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.86552, -95.39433
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+51 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length2,884 ft (879 m)
Longest span250 ft (76.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,403 (2024)
Projected traffic12,250 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 19 SB Bypass over Trinity River built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 19 SB Bypass over Trinity River 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 SB Bypass over Trinity River carry?

About 12,403 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 19 SB Bypass over Trinity River?

The structure is 2,884 ft (879 m) long with a longest span of 250 ft (76.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SH 19 SB Bypass over Trinity River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.