US Bridges

S.H. 85 over Duck Creek

Good

Delaware County, Oklahoma · 3.2 NE of Craig C/L · Structure no. 309150000000000

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
602 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,274
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 85 over Duck Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 85 over Duck Creek in Delaware County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 2,274 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,248 by 2042. The structure is 602 ft (183.4 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesS.H. 85
CrossesDuck Creek
Location3.2 NE of Craig C/L
RouteState Highway 85
Coordinates36.55653, -94.98714
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo 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 rating79 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length602 ft (183.4 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,274 (2022)
Projected traffic3,248 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 85 over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 85 over Duck 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. 85 over Duck Creek carry?

About 2,274 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is S.H. 85 over Duck Creek?

The structure is 602 ft (183.4 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 85 over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.