US Bridges

S.H. 19 over West Otter Creek

Fair

Kiowa County, Oklahoma · 0.5 MI W U.S. 183 · Structure no. 150450000000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
74 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 19 over West Otter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 19 over West Otter Creek in Kiowa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 496 by 2042. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 19
CrossesWest Otter Creek
Location0.5 MI W U.S. 183
RouteState Highway 19
CountyKiowa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.85592, -99.03513
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2022)
Projected traffic496 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 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 West Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 19 over West Otter 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 May 2023.

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

About 310 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 19 over West Otter Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 19 over West Otter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.