US Bridges

S.H. 19 over Creek

Good

Kiowa County, Oklahoma · 0.6 MI E S.H. 54 · Structure no. 177600000000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
160
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 Kiowa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

CarriesS.H. 19
CrossesCreek
Location0.6 MI E S.H. 54
RouteState Highway 19
Coordinates34.89901, -98.85728
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2022)
Projected traffic256 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 160 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 19 over Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 19 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.