US Bridges

S.H. 36 over Spring Creek

Fair

Comanche County, Oklahoma · 4.7 Mi.Ne. Tillman Cl · Structure no. 171850000000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 36 over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 36 over Spring Creek in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,080 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 36
CrossesSpring Creek
Location4.7 Mi.Ne. Tillman Cl
RouteState Highway 36
CountyComanche County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.45103, -98.59412
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2022)
Projected traffic2,080 by 2042
Trucks16%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 36 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 36 over Spring 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 36 over Spring Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 36 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 36 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.