S.H. 31 over Salt Creek
GoodCoal County, Oklahoma · 12.4 MI NE US75 · Structure no. 182800000000000
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 2022
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S.H. 31 over Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 31 over Salt Creek in Coal County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 53 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 820 by 2042. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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. 31 over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.
What condition is S.H. 31 over Salt 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 2024.
How much traffic does S.H. 31 over Salt Creek carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is S.H. 31 over Salt Creek?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns S.H. 31 over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.