US Bridges

S.H. 19 over Sandy Creek

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Garvin County, Oklahoma · 13.3 MI E JCT US 77 · Structure no. 052460000000000

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 19 over Sandy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 19 over Sandy Creek in Garvin County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 88 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,520 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 19
CrossesSandy Creek
Location13.3 MI E JCT US 77
RouteState Highway 19
CountyGarvin County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.79647, -97.02559
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 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 traffic2,200 (2022)
Projected traffic3,520 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is S.H. 19 over Sandy 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 October 2024.

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

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 19 over Sandy Creek?

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

Who owns S.H. 19 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.