US Bridges

SH 19 SB over FM 2821

Good

Walker County, Texas · 1.00 MI E of FM 247 · Structure no. 172360010909031

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
190 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,041
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 19 SB over FM 2821 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 19 SB over FM 2821 in Walker County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 8,041 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,257 by 2039. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 19 SB
CrossesFM 2821
Location1.00 MI E of FM 247
RouteState Highway 19
StateTexas
Coordinates30.74243, -95.53194
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,041 (2019)
Projected traffic11,257 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 19 SB over FM 2821 built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 19 SB over FM 2821 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 SB over FM 2821 carry?

About 8,041 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 19 SB over FM 2821?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SH 19 SB over FM 2821?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.