US Bridges

SH 19 over Mill CR

Good

Van Zandt County, Texas · 1.95 MI S of SH 243 · Structure no. 102340010802005

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,247
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 19 over Mill CR is a concrete culvert carrying SH 19 over Mill CR in Van Zandt County, Texas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 91 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 4,247 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,150 by 2033. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSH 19
CrossesMill CR
Location1.95 MI S of SH 243
RouteState Highway 19
StateTexas
Coordinates32.51649, -95.86084
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,247 (2023)
Projected traffic9,150 by 2033
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Mill CR built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is SH 19 over Mill 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 Mill CR carry?

About 4,247 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is SH 19 over Mill CR?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns SH 19 over Mill CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.