US Bridges

SH 19 SB over Bearkat Blvd

Fair

Walker County, Texas · 0.5 MI S of US 190 · Structure no. 172360010909037

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
290 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,960
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 19 SB over Bearkat Blvd is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 19 SB over Bearkat Blvd in Walker County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 8,960 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,078 by 2039. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 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 19 SB
CrossesBearkat Blvd
Location0.5 MI S of US 190
RouteState Highway 19
CountyWalker County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.70904, -95.52753
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,960 (2023)
Projected traffic9,078 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 SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 19 SB over Bearkat Blvd built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 19 SB over Bearkat Blvd 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 19 SB over Bearkat Blvd carry?

About 8,960 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 19 SB over Bearkat Blvd?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SH 19 SB over Bearkat Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.