US Bridges

SH 19 over Caney Creek

Good

Van Zandt County, Texas · 0.3 MI N of IH 20 · Structure no. 102340010801068

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,015
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 19 over Caney Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 19 over Caney Creek in Van Zandt County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 7,015 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,730 by 2033. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSH 19
CrossesCaney Creek
Location0.3 MI N of IH 20
RouteState Highway 19
StateTexas
Coordinates32.58374, -95.85405
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,015 (2023)
Projected traffic8,730 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 19 over Caney Creek 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 Caney Creek carry?

About 7,015 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SH 19 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 19 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.