US Bridges

S.H. 3 WB over Little Rock Creek

Fair

Atoka County, Oklahoma · 7.21 E JCT US-69 · Structure no. 272960000000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,950
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 3 WB over Little Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 3 WB over Little Rock Creek in Atoka County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 1,950 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,120 by 2042. The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesS.H. 3 WB
CrossesLittle Rock Creek
Location7.21 E JCT US-69
RouteState Highway 3
Coordinates34.30985, -96.01438
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,950 (2022)
Projected traffic3,120 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 3 WB over Little Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 3 WB over Little Rock 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. 3 WB over Little Rock Creek carry?

About 1,950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 3 WB over Little Rock Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 3 WB over Little Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.