US Bridges

S.H. 127 over Drowning Creek

Good

Delaware County, Oklahoma · 5.2 Mi. N.&w. of U.S. 59 · Structure no. 283940000000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
430
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 127 over Drowning Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 127 over Drowning Creek in Delaware County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 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 430 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 688 by 2042. The structure is 151 ft (46 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. 127
CrossesDrowning Creek
Location5.2 Mi. N.&w. of U.S. 59
RouteState Highway 127
CountyDelaware County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.47416, -94.84114
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2022)
Projected traffic688 by 2042
Trucks16%
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$2.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 127 over Drowning Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 127 over Drowning 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. 127 over Drowning Creek carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 127 over Drowning Creek?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 127 over Drowning Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.