US Bridges

S.H. 19 over Little Washita River

Good

Caddo County, Oklahoma · 2.2W of JCT S.H. 8 · Structure no. 279650000000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 19 over Little Washita River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 19 over Little Washita River in Caddo County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,440 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesS.H. 19
CrossesLittle Washita River
Location2.2W of JCT S.H. 8
RouteState Highway 19
Coordinates34.89831, -98.23772
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2022)
Projected traffic1,440 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 19 over Little Washita River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 19 over Little Washita River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 19 over Little Washita River carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 19 over Little Washita River?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 19 over Little Washita River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.