US Bridges

S.H. 131 over Creek

Fair

Coal County, Oklahoma · 1.4 MI E SH31 · Structure no. 081780000000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
740
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 131 over Creek is a concrete slab carrying S.H. 131 over Creek in Coal County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 740 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,184 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 131
CrossesCreek
Location1.4 MI E SH31
RouteState Highway 131
CountyCoal County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.59508, -96.12427
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic740 (2022)
Projected traffic1,184 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 131 over Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 131 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. 131 over Creek carry?

About 740 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 131 over Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 131 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.