US Bridges

S.H. 131 over Creek

Good

Atoka County, Oklahoma · 1.31 NE Coal C/L · Structure no. 034930000000000

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
840
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 131 over Creek is a concrete slab carrying S.H. 131 over Creek in Atoka County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 840 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,344 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).

CarriesS.H. 131
CrossesCreek
Location1.31 NE Coal C/L
RouteState Highway 131
Coordinates34.62926, -96.07461
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating14.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic840 (2022)
Projected traffic1,344 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41 mi (66 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 131 over Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 131 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 131 over Creek carry?

About 840 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 131 over Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 131 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.