US Bridges

S.H. 19 over Washita River

Fair

Garvin County, Oklahoma · 5.6 MI E Grady C/L · Structure no. 252720000000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
495 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 19 over Washita River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 19 over Washita River in Garvin County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,880 by 2042. The structure is 495 ft (150.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 19
CrossesWashita River
Location5.6 MI E Grady C/L
RouteState Highway 19
CountyGarvin County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.83113, -97.57438
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length495 ft (150.9 m)
Longest span197 ft (60 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2022)
Projected traffic6,880 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 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$3.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 19 over Washita River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

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

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

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

The structure is 495 ft (150.9 m) long with a longest span of 197 ft (60 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 19 over Washita River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.