US Bridges

S.H. 3 over Creek

Good

Canadian County, Oklahoma · 11.9 Mi.S.E. JCT.US81 · Structure no. 069430000000000

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 3 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 3 over Creek in Canadian County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 86 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,960 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesS.H. 3
CrossesCreek
Location11.9 Mi.S.E. JCT.US81
RouteState Highway 3
Coordinates35.61852, -97.77731
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating100 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 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 traffic8,100 (2022)
Projected traffic12,960 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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$773,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 3 over Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

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

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

About 8,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 3 over Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns S.H. 3 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.