US Bridges

S.H. 89 over East Branch Mud Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Oklahoma · 7.9 MI N JCT US70 · Structure no. 174440000000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
920
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 89 over East Branch Mud Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 89 over East Branch Mud Creek in Jefferson County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 920 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,472 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesS.H. 89
CrossesEast Branch Mud Creek
Location7.9 MI N JCT US70
RouteState Highway 89
Coordinates34.28726, -97.5975
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic920 (2022)
Projected traffic1,472 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 East Branch Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 89 over East Branch Mud 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 East Branch Mud Creek carry?

About 920 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 89 over East Branch Mud Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns S.H. 89 over East Branch Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.