US Bridges

S.H. 39 over Creek

Fair

Cleveland County, Oklahoma · 0.5 MI E JCT US77 · Structure no. 099670000000000

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
3 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 1956, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,760 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 39
CrossesCreek
Location0.5 MI E JCT US77
RouteState Highway 39
CountyCleveland County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.01484, -97.33395
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 1956.

What condition is S.H. 39 over 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 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 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 39 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.