US Bridges

S.H. 39 over Willow Creek

Good

Cleveland County, Oklahoma · 1.7 MI E JCT US77 · Structure no. 167200000000000

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 39 over Willow Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 39 over Willow Creek in Cleveland County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 59 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 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 39
CrossesWillow Creek
Location1.7 MI E JCT US77
RouteState Highway 39
CountyCleveland County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.01486, -97.31399
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 39 over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is S.H. 39 over Willow 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 Willow Creek carry?

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

How long is S.H. 39 over Willow Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 39 over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.