US Bridges

S.H. 8 over Spring Creek

Good

Blaine County, Oklahoma · 1.2 S JCT S.H. 51 · Structure no. 315450000000000

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,770
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 8 over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 8 over Spring Creek in Blaine County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 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 1,770 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2042. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesS.H. 8
CrossesSpring Creek
Location1.2 S JCT S.H. 51
RouteState Highway 8
Coordinates36.10136, -98.31703
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.6 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,770 (2022)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 8 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 8 over Spring 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 8 over Spring Creek carry?

About 1,770 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 8 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 8 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.