S.H. 8 over Driftwood Creek
GoodAlfalfa County, Oklahoma · .7 N JCT S.H. 8 · Structure no. 315320000000000
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 215 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 895
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S.H. 8 over Driftwood Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 8 over Driftwood Creek in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 895 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,265 by 2042. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S.H. 8 over Driftwood Creek built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is S.H. 8 over Driftwood 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does S.H. 8 over Driftwood Creek carry?
About 895 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is S.H. 8 over Driftwood Creek?
The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns S.H. 8 over Driftwood Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.