US Bridges

SH 19 over Dry CR

Good

Van Zandt County, Texas · 0.85 MI S of IH 20 · Structure no. 102340010801065

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,301
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 19 over Dry CR is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 19 over Dry CR in Van Zandt County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,301 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,920 by 2033. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSH 19
CrossesDry CR
Location0.85 MI S of IH 20
RouteState Highway 19
StateTexas
Coordinates32.56616, -95.85754
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.5 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,301 (2023)
Projected traffic14,920 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Dry CR built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 19 over Dry CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does SH 19 over Dry CR carry?

About 11,301 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SH 19 over Dry CR?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns SH 19 over Dry CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.