US Bridges

S.H. 3 EB over Uncle Johns Creek

Good

Canadian County, Oklahoma · 4.2 Mi.S.E. JCT.US81 · Structure no. 247850000000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
218 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 3 EB over Uncle Johns Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 3 EB over Uncle Johns Creek in Canadian County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,960 by 2042. The structure is 218 ft (66.3 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesS.H. 3 EB
CrossesUncle Johns Creek
Location4.2 Mi.S.E. JCT.US81
RouteState Highway 3
Coordinates35.66716, -97.89578
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length218 ft (66.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2022)
Projected traffic4,960 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 3 EB over Uncle Johns Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 3 EB over Uncle Johns 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 November 2024.

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

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 3 EB over Uncle Johns Creek?

The structure is 218 ft (66.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 3 EB over Uncle Johns Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.