US Bridges

3116C over Bear Creek Trib.

PoorPosted for load

Haskell County, Oklahoma · 3.5S 4W of HWY 9 & 2 · Structure no. 052210000000000

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

3116C over Bear Creek Trib. is a concrete continuous slab carrying 3116C over Bear Creek Trib. in Haskell County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries3116C
CrossesBear Creek Trib.
Location3.5S 4W of HWY 9 & 2
RouteCounty Highway 3116C
Coordinates35.20276, -95.31039
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$241,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 3116C over Bear Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3116C over Bear Creek Trib. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does 3116C over Bear Creek Trib. carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 3116C over Bear Creek Trib.?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 3116C over Bear Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.