US Bridges

S.H. 85A over Horse Creek

Good

Delaware County, Oklahoma · 3.5 E S.H. 85 · Structure no. 313020000000000

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,562 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 85A over Horse Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 85A over Horse Creek in Delaware County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,600 by 2042. The structure is 1,562 ft (476.2 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesS.H. 85A
CrossesHorse Creek
Location3.5 E S.H. 85
RouteState Highway 85A
Coordinates36.62222, -94.91028
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+12 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,562 ft (476.2 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2022)
Projected traffic4,600 by 2042
Trucks8%
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. 85A over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 85A over Horse 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 85A over Horse Creek carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 85A over Horse Creek?

The structure is 1,562 ft (476.2 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 85A over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.