US Bridges

S.H. 116 over Cloud Creek

Good

Delaware County, Oklahoma · 2.8 MI E US59 · Structure no. 199550000000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
990
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 116 over Cloud Creek is a concrete slab carrying S.H. 116 over Cloud Creek in Delaware County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 990 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,584 by 2042. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 116
CrossesCloud Creek
Location2.8 MI E US59
RouteState Highway 116
CountyDelaware County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.2641, -94.71811
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic990 (2022)
Projected traffic1,584 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 116 over Cloud Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 116 over Cloud 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 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 116 over Cloud Creek carry?

About 990 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 116 over Cloud Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 116 over Cloud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.