US Bridges

S.H. 39 over Buckhead Creek

Fair

Cleveland County, Oklahoma · 6.2 MI E JCT US77 · Structure no. 167440000000000

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 39 over Buckhead Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 39 over Buckhead Creek in Cleveland County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,200 by 2042. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 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
CrossesBuckhead Creek
Location6.2 MI E JCT US77
RouteState Highway 39
CountyCleveland County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.01488, -97.2347
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2022)
Projected traffic7,200 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$3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

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

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

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

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 39 over Buckhead Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.