US Bridges

S.H. 19 over Soldier Creek

Fair

Grady County, Oklahoma · 10.1 MI E US81 · Structure no. 110890000000000

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 19 over Soldier Creek is a concrete slab carrying S.H. 19 over Soldier Creek in Grady County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesS.H. 19
CrossesSoldier Creek
Location10.1 MI E US81
RouteState Highway 19
CountyGrady County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.91917, -97.79801
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2022)
Projected traffic4,000 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

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

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

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

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 19 over Soldier Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.