US Bridges

S.H. 3 over Deer Creek

Fair

Canadian County, Oklahoma · 11.5 Mi.S.E. JCT.US81 · Structure no. 072140000000000

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

About this bridge

S.H. 3 over Deer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 3 over Deer 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 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 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,960 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 3
CrossesDeer Creek
Location11.5 Mi.S.E. JCT.US81
RouteState Highway 3
CountyCanadian County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.62089, -97.78268
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 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$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 3 over Deer 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 Deer 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 Deer Creek carry?

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

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

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns S.H. 3 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.