US Bridges

S.H. 117 over Polecat Creek

Fair

Creek County, Oklahoma · 1.7 MI E JCT US 75A · Structure no. 226770000000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
400 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 117 over Polecat Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 117 over Polecat Creek in Creek County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,600 by 2042. The structure is 400 ft (121.8 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 117
CrossesPolecat Creek
Location1.7 MI E JCT US 75A
RouteState Highway 117
CountyCreek County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.98825, -96.08291
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length400 ft (121.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,500 (2022)
Projected traffic21,600 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$7.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 117 over Polecat 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 June 2023.

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

About 13,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 400 ft (121.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 117 over Polecat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.