US Bridges

SH 19 over Giladon CR

Fair

Van Zandt County, Texas · 2.12 MI N of US 80 · Structure no. 102340010812045

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
4,173
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 19 over Giladon CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 19 over Giladon CR in Van Zandt County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 75 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 4,173 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,990 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 19
CrossesGiladon CR
Location2.12 MI N of US 80
RouteState Highway 19
CountyVan Zandt County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.71726, -95.83732
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadOther
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,173 (2018)
Projected traffic5,990 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Giladon CR built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is SH 19 over Giladon 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 Giladon CR carry?

About 4,173 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 19 over Giladon CR?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SH 19 over Giladon CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.