US Bridges

S.H. 31 over Keel Creek

Good

Coal County, Oklahoma · 7.3MI.N.E. of U.S. 75 · Structure no. 285040000000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
480
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 31 over Keel Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 31 over Keel Creek in Coal County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 480 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 768 by 2042. The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

CarriesS.H. 31
CrossesKeel Creek
Location7.3MI.N.E. of U.S. 75
RouteState Highway 31
Coordinates34.60767, -96.14432
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length180 ft (55 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2022)
Projected traffic768 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 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$3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 31 over Keel Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 31 over Keel 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 Keel Creek carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 31 over Keel Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 31 over Keel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.