US Bridges

S.H. 3 over Sand Creek

Fair

Beaver County, Oklahoma · 0.4 Mi.E. Texas Cl · Structure no. 048560000000000

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 3 over Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 3 over Sand Creek in Beaver County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 89 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.

It carries about 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,560 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.9 mi (90 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 3
CrossesSand Creek
Location0.4 Mi.E. Texas Cl
RouteState Highway 3
CountyBeaver County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.61643, -100.9466
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2022)
Projected traffic2,560 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed55.9 mi (90 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 3 over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is S.H. 3 over Sand 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 3 over Sand Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 3 over Sand Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns S.H. 3 over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.