US Bridges

S.H. 3 over Muddy Boggy Creek

Good

Atoka County, Oklahoma · 15.08 E JCT US-69 · Structure no. 288090000000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
392 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 3 over Muddy Boggy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 3 over Muddy Boggy Creek in Atoka County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2042. The structure is 392 ft (119.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 92 mi (148 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 3
CrossesMuddy Boggy Creek
Location15.08 E JCT US-69
RouteState Highway 3
CountyAtoka County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.27252, -95.91147
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length392 ft (119.6 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2022)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed92 mi (148 km)
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$7.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 3 over Muddy Boggy Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 3 over Muddy Boggy 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. 3 over Muddy Boggy Creek carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 3 over Muddy Boggy Creek?

The structure is 392 ft (119.6 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 3 over Muddy Boggy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.