US Bridges

S.H. 34 over Indian Creek

Good

Beckham County, Oklahoma · 0.7 MI N JCT S.H. 152 · Structure no. 037700000000000

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 34 over Indian Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 34 over Indian Creek in Beckham County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 93 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,280 by 2042. The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 34
CrossesIndian Creek
Location0.7 MI N JCT S.H. 152
RouteState Highway 34
CountyBeckham County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.29971, -99.50563
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length134 ft (40.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2022)
Projected traffic1,280 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
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. 34 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is S.H. 34 over Indian 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 34 over Indian Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 34 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 34 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.