US Bridges

SH 19 SB over Harmon Creek

Fair

Walker County, Texas · 4.25 MI NE of FM 2821 · Structure no. 172360010909044

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,767
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 19 SB over Harmon Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 19 SB over Harmon Creek in Walker County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 8,767 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,273 by 2040. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 19 SB
CrossesHarmon Creek
Location4.25 MI NE of FM 2821
RouteState Highway 19
CountyWalker County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.78257, -95.47888
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 19 SB over Harmon Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 19 SB over Harmon 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 July 2023.

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

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

How long is SH 19 SB over Harmon Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 19 SB over Harmon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.