US Bridges

SH 19 SB over US 190

Good

Walker County, Texas · 1.15 MI S of SH 30 · Structure no. 172360021301035

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
205 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,520
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 19 SB over US 190 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 19 SB over US 190 in Walker County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 7,520 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,528 by 2040. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 19 SB
CrossesUS 190
Location1.15 MI S of SH 30
RouteState Highway 19
StateTexas
Coordinates30.71609, -95.52565
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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,520 (2020)
Projected traffic10,528 by 2040
Trucks16%
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 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 SB over US 190 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 19 SB over US 190 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 SB over US 190 carry?

About 7,520 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SH 19 SB over US 190?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SH 19 SB over US 190?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.