US Bridges

S.H. 3 over Spring Creek

Good

Canadian County, Oklahoma · 0.7 Mi. E. Jct. SH4 · Structure no. 072180000000000

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 3 over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 3 over Spring Creek in Canadian County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 11,800 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,880 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
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.7 Mi. E. Jct. SH4
RouteState Highway 3
CountyCanadian County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.59933, -97.73334
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.8 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 traffic11,800 (2022)
Projected traffic18,880 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 SystemNo

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$713,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 3 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is S.H. 3 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 June 2023.

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

About 11,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.