US Bridges

S.H. 78 over Island Bayou Creek

Good

Bryan County, Oklahoma · 17.79 N.W. Texas S/L · Structure no. 313830000000000

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 78 over Island Bayou Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 78 over Island Bayou Creek in Bryan County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 3,150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,000 by 2042. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesS.H. 78
CrossesIsland Bayou Creek
Location17.79 N.W. Texas S/L
RouteState Highway 78
Coordinates33.85944, -96.37472
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,150 (2022)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2042
Trucks—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 78 over Island Bayou Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 78 over Island Bayou 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 78 over Island Bayou Creek carry?

About 3,150 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is S.H. 78 over Island Bayou Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 78 over Island Bayou Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.