US Bridges

SH 19 SB over Trinity River Relief

Fair

Trinity County, Texas · 0.75 MI N of Walker C/L · Structure no. 112280010908050

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
960 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
4,772
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 19 SB over Trinity River Relief is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 19 SB over Trinity River Relief in Trinity 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 4,772 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,850 by 2033. The structure is 960 ft (292.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 19 SB
CrossesTrinity River Relief
Location0.75 MI N of Walker C/L
RouteState Highway 19
StateTexas
Coordinates30.87308, -95.38751
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length960 ft (292.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,772 (2020)
Projected traffic5,850 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 SB over Trinity River Relief built?

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

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

About 4,772 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 19 SB over Trinity River Relief?

The structure is 960 ft (292.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SH 19 SB over Trinity River Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.