US Bridges

S.H. 82 over Owl Creek

Good

Haskell County, Oklahoma · 5.6 N JCT S.H. 31 · Structure no. 313450000000000

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 82 over Owl Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 82 over Owl Creek in Haskell County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesS.H. 82
CrossesOwl Creek
Location5.6 N JCT S.H. 31
RouteState Highway 82
Coordinates35.18556, -95.10361
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating95.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length56 ft (17.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width108 ft (32.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2022)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 82 over Owl Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 82 over Owl 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 82 over Owl Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 82 over Owl Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 82 over Owl Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.