US Bridges

S.H. 31 over Creek

FairPosted for load

Coal County, Oklahoma · 7.5 MI E SH48 · Structure no. 006410000000000

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Masonry
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
970
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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 970 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,552 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 31
CrossesCreek
Location7.5 MI E SH48
RouteState Highway 31
CountyCoal County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.51711, -96.28276
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic970 (2022)
Projected traffic1,552 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
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 September 2024.

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

About 970 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 31 over Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 31 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.