US Bridges

S.H. 117 over Rock Creek

Good

Creek County, Oklahoma · 0.7 MI E SH 66 · Structure no. 196270000000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
303 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 117 over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 117 over Rock Creek in Creek County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 10,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,640 by 2042. The structure is 303 ft (92.5 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 117
CrossesRock Creek
Location0.7 MI E SH 66
RouteState Highway 117
CountyCreek County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.98817, -96.12827
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length303 ft (92.5 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.3 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,400 (2022)
Projected traffic16,640 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$6.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 117 over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 117 over Rock 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 117 over Rock Creek carry?

About 10,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 117 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 303 ft (92.5 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 117 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.