US Bridges

S.H. 19 over Creek

Fair

Grady County, Oklahoma · 7.4 MI E US81 · Structure no. 087140000000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
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 Grady County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 5 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,320 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 19
CrossesCreek
Location7.4 MI E US81
RouteState Highway 19
CountyGrady County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.94458, -97.83801
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2022)
Projected traffic4,320 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 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 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 19 over Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 19 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.