US Bridges

SH 19 SB over Caney Creek

Fair

Walker County, Texas · 1.65 MI SW of FM 980 · Structure no. 172360010909045

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
152 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,154
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 19 SB over Caney Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 19 SB over Caney 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 8,154 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,380 by 2033. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

CarriesSH 19 SB
CrossesCaney Creek
Location1.65 MI SW of FM 980
RouteState Highway 19
StateTexas
Coordinates30.83398, -95.41958
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,154 (2023)
Projected traffic7,380 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed65.2 mi (105 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 Caney Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 19 SB over Caney 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 Caney Creek carry?

About 8,154 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 19 SB over Caney Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SH 19 SB over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.