U.S. 81 over Polecat Creek
GoodGrant County, Oklahoma · 6 N of JCT S.H. 11 · Structure no. 300670000000000
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 165 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 830
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. 81 over Polecat Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 81 over Polecat Creek in Grant County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 830 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,328 by 2042. The structure is 165 ft (50.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.1 mi (79 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U.S. 81 over Polecat Creek built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is U.S. 81 over Polecat 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does U.S. 81 over Polecat Creek carry?
About 830 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is U.S. 81 over Polecat Creek?
The structure is 165 ft (50.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. 81 over Polecat Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.