SH 19 over Red Hawk Creek
FairVan Zandt County, Texas · 0.48 MI S of US 80 · Structure no. 102340010801032
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,805
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 19 over Red Hawk Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 19 over Red Hawk Creek in Van Zandt County, Texas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 86 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 5,805 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,560 by 2033. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 19 over Red Hawk Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is SH 19 over Red Hawk 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does SH 19 over Red Hawk Creek carry?
About 5,805 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SH 19 over Red Hawk Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns SH 19 over Red Hawk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.