US Bridges

CR 1519 over Dry Creek

FairPosted for load

Van Zandt County, Texas · 1.65 MI SE of FM 1255 · Structure no. 102340AA1519103

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Other
Steel Continuous
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
56
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1519 over Dry Creek is a steel continuous other carrying CR 1519 over Dry Creek in Van Zandt County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 56 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 114 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1519
CrossesDry Creek
Location1.65 MI SE of FM 1255
RouteCounty Highway 1519
CountyVan Zandt County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.60715, -95.63932
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56 (2018)
Projected traffic114 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$50,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1519 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1519 over Dry Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 1519 over Dry Creek carry?

About 56 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 1519 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1519 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.