US Bridges

SH 19 NB over Bearkat Blvd

Good

Walker County, Texas · 0.5 MI S of US 190 · Structure no. 172360010909207

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
290 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,322
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 19 NB over Bearkat Blvd is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 19 NB over Bearkat Blvd in Walker County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 5,322 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 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 19 NB
CrossesBearkat Blvd
Location0.5 MI S of US 190
RouteState Highway 19
CountyWalker County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.70898, -95.52733
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,322 (2020)
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 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 NB over Bearkat Blvd built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

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

About 5,322 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 19 NB over Bearkat Blvd?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 19 NB over Bearkat Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.