US Bridges

S.H. 39 over Creek

Good

Cleveland County, Oklahoma · 1.8 MI E JCT US77 · Structure no. 098930000000000

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 39 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 39 over Creek in Cleveland County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 83 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 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,760 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

CarriesS.H. 39
CrossesCreek
Location1.8 MI E JCT US77
RouteState Highway 39
Coordinates35.01479, -97.31229
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating99.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2022)
Projected traffic9,760 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed65.2 mi (105 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$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 39 over Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is S.H. 39 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 39 over Creek carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 39 over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 39 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.