US Bridges

S.H. 89 over Long Branch Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Oklahoma · 11.7 MI N JCT SH32 · Structure no. 121320000000000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
510
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 89 over Long Branch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 89 over Long Branch Creek in Jefferson County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 510 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 816 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 89
CrossesLong Branch Creek
Location11.7 MI N JCT SH32
RouteState Highway 89
CountyJefferson County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.14558, -97.59312
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (2022)
Projected traffic816 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 89 over Long Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 89 over Long Branch Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 89 over Long Branch Creek carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 89 over Long Branch Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 89 over Long Branch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.