S.H. 3 over Caney Creek
GoodCoal County, Oklahoma · 13.3 MI E Pontotoc CO · Structure no. 178850000000000
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 121 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S.H. 3 over Caney Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 3 over Caney Creek in Coal County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 55 years old, older 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,120 by 2042. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S.H. 3 over Caney Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is S.H. 3 over Caney 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does S.H. 3 over Caney Creek carry?
About 3,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is S.H. 3 over Caney Creek?
The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns S.H. 3 over Caney Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.