US Bridges

CR 1219 over Grand Saline Creek

Good

Van Zandt County, Texas · .75 MI West of FM 1652 · Structure no. 102340AA1219001

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1219 over Grand Saline Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 1219 over Grand Saline Creek in Van Zandt County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2028. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1219
CrossesGrand Saline Creek
Location.75 MI West of FM 1652
RouteCounty Highway 1219
CountyVan Zandt County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.61993, -95.74279
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2009)
Projected traffic130 by 2028
Trucks2%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1219 over Grand Saline Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1219 over Grand Saline 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 1219 over Grand Saline Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 1219 over Grand Saline Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1219 over Grand Saline Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.