US Bridges

S.H. 19 over Beef Creek

Good

Garvin County, Oklahoma · West Edge Maysville · Structure no. 253920000000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 19 over Beef Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 19 over Beef Creek 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,080 by 2042. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesS.H. 19
CrossesBeef Creek
LocationWest Edge Maysville
RouteState Highway 19
Coordinates34.81719, -97.41366
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2022)
Projected traffic6,080 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 19 over Beef Creek built?

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

What condition is S.H. 19 over Beef 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 February 2023.

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

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

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

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 19 over Beef Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.