US Bridges

S Old HWY over Fronterhouse Creek

FairPosted for load

Atoka County, Oklahoma · 1.3E 3.4N of Caney · Structure no. 031560000000000

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Old HWY over Fronterhouse Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Old HWY over Fronterhouse Creek in Atoka County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS Old HWY
CrossesFronterhouse Creek
Location1.3E 3.4N of Caney
RouteCounty Highway 356C
Coordinates34.28294, -96.19009
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$545,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Old HWY over Fronterhouse Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Old HWY over Fronterhouse 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does S Old HWY over Fronterhouse Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S Old HWY over Fronterhouse Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns S Old HWY over Fronterhouse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.