US Bridges

S.H. 131 over Coal Creek

Good

Coal County, Oklahoma · 3.0 MI E SH31 · Structure no. 258000000000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
740
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 131 over Coal Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 131 over Coal Creek in Coal County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 740 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,184 by 2042. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesS.H. 131
CrossesCoal Creek
Location3.0 MI E SH31
RouteState Highway 131
Coordinates34.61034, -96.10342
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 131 over Coal Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

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

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

How long is S.H. 131 over Coal Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 131 over Coal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.