US Bridges

S.H. 43 over Bread Town Creek

Fair

Atoka County, Oklahoma · 4.56 E JCT US-69 · Structure no. 182840000000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
710
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 43 over Bread Town Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 43 over Bread Town Creek in Atoka County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 710 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,136 by 2042. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.2 mi (84 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 43
CrossesBread Town Creek
Location4.56 E JCT US-69
RouteState Highway 43
CountyAtoka County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.48357, -95.98318
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic710 (2022)
Projected traffic1,136 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.2 mi (84 km)
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 43 over Bread Town Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 43 over Bread Town 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 43 over Bread Town Creek carry?

About 710 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 43 over Bread Town Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 43 over Bread Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.