US Bridges

S.H. 19 over Spring Brook Creek

Good

Pontotoc County, Oklahoma · 10.4 MI E Garvin C/L · Structure no. 216660000000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
154 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 19 over Spring Brook Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 19 over Spring Brook Creek in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,280 by 2042. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 19
CrossesSpring Brook Creek
Location10.4 MI E Garvin C/L
RouteState Highway 19
CountyPontotoc County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.78196, -96.75411
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,800 (2022)
Projected traffic9,280 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 19 over Spring Brook Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 19 over Spring Brook 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 June 2024.

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

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 19 over Spring Brook Creek?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 19 over Spring Brook Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.