US Bridges

S.H. 19 over Big Sandy Creek

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Pontotoc County, Oklahoma · 1 E of JCT S.H. 3W · Structure no. 307670000000000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
372 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 19 over Big Sandy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 19 over Big Sandy Creek in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,350 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,360 by 2042. The structure is 372 ft (113.3 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesS.H. 19
CrossesBig Sandy Creek
Location1 E of JCT S.H. 3W
RouteState Highway 19
CountyPontotoc County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.77952, -96.71041
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length372 ft (113.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,350 (2022)
Projected traffic13,360 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 19 over Big Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 19 over Big Sandy 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 Big Sandy Creek carry?

About 8,350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 19 over Big Sandy Creek?

The structure is 372 ft (113.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 19 over Big Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.