US Bridges

SH 19 NB over Harmon Creek

Good

Walker County, Texas · 4.25 MI NE of FM 2821 · Structure no. 172360010909019

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
208 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
8,767
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 19 NB over Harmon Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 19 NB over Harmon Creek in Walker County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 95 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 8,767 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,273 by 2040. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 19 NB
CrossesHarmon Creek
Location4.25 MI NE of FM 2821
RouteState Highway 19
StateTexas
Coordinates30.78243, -95.47875
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,767 (2020)
Projected traffic12,273 by 2040
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 NB over Harmon Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is SH 19 NB over Harmon 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SH 19 NB over Harmon Creek carry?

About 8,767 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SH 19 NB over Harmon Creek?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 19 NB over Harmon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.