US Bridges

S.H. 39 over Pond Creek

Good

Cleveland County, Oklahoma · 11E of JCT U.S. 77 · Structure no. 272290000000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
199 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 39 over Pond Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 39 over Pond Creek in Cleveland County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,720 by 2042. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 39
CrossesPond Creek
Location11E of JCT U.S. 77
RouteState Highway 39
CountyCleveland County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.0149, -97.14673
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2022)
Projected traffic6,720 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 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

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

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

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

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 39 over Pond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.