US Bridges

S.H. 19 over Dry Creek

Fair

Grady County, Oklahoma · 7.3 MI E US81 · Structure no. 090460000000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 19 over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 19 over Dry 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 48 ft (14.6 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
CrossesDry Creek
Location7.3 MI E US81
RouteState Highway 19
CountyGrady County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.94616, -97.84019
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 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
CrossesWaterway
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 Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 19 over Dry 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 Dry Creek carry?

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

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

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 19 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.