US Bridges

S.H. 31 over Creek

Fair

Coal County, Oklahoma · 11.0 MI NE US75 · Structure no. 005680000000000

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Masonry
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
490
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 31 over Creek is a masonry slab carrying S.H. 31 over Creek in Coal County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 490 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 784 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 31
CrossesCreek
Location11.0 MI NE US75
RouteState Highway 31
CountyCoal County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.66331, -96.14478
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic490 (2022)
Projected traffic784 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 31 over Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 31 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 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 31 over Creek carry?

About 490 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 31 over Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 31 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.