US Bridges

S.H. 36 over Pecan Creek

Good

Comanche County, Oklahoma · 6.2 MI.W.JCT.US277 · Structure no. 172630000000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 36 over Pecan Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 36 over Pecan 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,240 by 2042. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 36
CrossesPecan Creek
Location6.2 MI.W.JCT.US277
RouteState Highway 36
CountyComanche County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.50029, -98.51964
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2022)
Projected traffic2,240 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

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

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

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

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 36 over Pecan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.