US Bridges

S.H. 19 over Creek

Good

Garvin County, Oklahoma · 2.2 MI E JCT SH 74 · Structure no. 038490000000000

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 19 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 19 over Creek in Garvin County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 years old, older 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,480 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 19
CrossesCreek
Location2.2 MI E JCT SH 74
RouteState Highway 19
CountyGarvin County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.80537, -97.36972
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2022)
Projected traffic4,480 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 19 over Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 19 over Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 19 over Creek carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 19 over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns S.H. 19 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.