US Bridges

S.H. 34 over Gypsum Creek

Good

Jackson County, Oklahoma · 1.4 MI N JCT S.H. 6 · Structure no. 157760000000000

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 34 over Gypsum Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 34 over Gypsum Creek in Jackson County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 62 years old, older 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 880 by 2042. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 34
CrossesGypsum Creek
Location1.4 MI N JCT S.H. 6
RouteState Highway 34
CountyJackson County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.53297, -99.56141
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2022)
Projected traffic880 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 34 over Gypsum Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is S.H. 34 over Gypsum 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 34 over Gypsum Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 34 over Gypsum Creek?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 34 over Gypsum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.