US Bridges

S.H. 89 over Post Oak Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Oklahoma · 10.1 N. of S.H. 32 · Structure no. 308710000000000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
178 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
510
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 89 over Post Oak Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 89 over Post Oak Creek in Jefferson County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 510 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 816 by 2042. The structure is 178 ft (54.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23.6 mi (38 km).

CarriesS.H. 89
CrossesPost Oak Creek
Location10.1 N. of S.H. 32
RouteState Highway 89
Coordinates34.12452, -97.58149
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length178 ft (54.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 closed23.6 mi (38 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. 89 over Post Oak Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 89 over Post Oak 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 89 over Post Oak Creek carry?

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

How long is S.H. 89 over Post Oak Creek?

The structure is 178 ft (54.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 89 over Post Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.