US Bridges

SH 19 over Alligator CR

Fair

Van Zandt County, Texas · 0.55 MI S of FM 1256 · Structure no. 102340010802006

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
108 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
5,440
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 19 over Alligator CR is a concrete culvert carrying SH 19 over Alligator CR in Van Zandt County, Texas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1970, 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 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 5,440 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,310 by 2033. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 19
CrossesAlligator CR
Location0.55 MI S of FM 1256
RouteState Highway 19
CountyVan Zandt County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.38991, -95.85054
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,440 (2023)
Projected traffic6,310 by 2033
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Alligator CR built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is SH 19 over Alligator CR 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 Alligator CR carry?

About 5,440 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SH 19 over Alligator CR?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SH 19 over Alligator CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.