US Bridges

SH 30 over SH 19

Fair

Walker County, Texas · 0.7 MI S of FM 2821 · Structure no. 172360010909033

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
305 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,597
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 30 over SH 19 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 30 over SH 19 in Walker County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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.

It carries about 4,597 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,597 by 2040. The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 30
CrossesSH 19
Location0.7 MI S of FM 2821
RouteState Highway 30
CountyWalker County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.73201, -95.5286
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length305 ft (93 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,597 (2020)
Projected traffic4,597 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-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 30 over SH 19 built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 30 over SH 19 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SH 30 over SH 19 carry?

About 4,597 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 30 over SH 19?

The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SH 30 over SH 19?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.