US Bridges

S.H. 34 over N. Quartermaster Creek

Good

Custer County, Oklahoma · 7.6 N JCT S.H. 33 · Structure no. 282320000000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
162 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 34 over N. Quartermaster Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 34 over N. Quartermaster Creek in Custer County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,920 by 2042. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 34
CrossesN. Quartermaster Creek
Location7.6 N JCT S.H. 33
RouteState Highway 34
CountyCuster County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.74389, -99.35889
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2022)
Projected traffic1,920 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.2 mi (76 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$2.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 34 over N. Quartermaster Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 34 over N. Quartermaster 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 34 over N. Quartermaster Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 34 over N. Quartermaster Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 34 over N. Quartermaster Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.