US Bridges

S.H. 3 over Fulton Creek

Fair

Beaver County, Oklahoma · 0.9 Mi.E of Texas CO · Structure no. 217000000000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 3 over Fulton Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 3 over Fulton Creek in Beaver County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,560 by 2042. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.9 mi (90 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 3
CrossesFulton Creek
Location0.9 Mi.E of Texas CO
RouteState Highway 3
CountyBeaver County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.61645, -100.9373
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 3 over Fulton 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 Fulton Creek carry?

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

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

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 3 over Fulton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.