US Bridges

S.H. 325 over Tesesquite Creek

Good

Cimarron County, Oklahoma · 5.9 MI E Okla. S/L · Structure no. 241950000000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 325 over Tesesquite Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 325 over Tesesquite Creek in Cimarron County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2042. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

CarriesS.H. 325
CrossesTesesquite Creek
Location5.9 MI E Okla. S/L
RouteState Highway 325
Coordinates36.89765, -102.899
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2022)
Projected traffic112 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 325 over Tesesquite Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 325 over Tesesquite 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 325 over Tesesquite Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 325 over Tesesquite Creek?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 325 over Tesesquite Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.