US Bridges

S.H. 99 over Little Blue Creek

Good

Johnston County, Oklahoma · 8.9N of Jct. S.H. 7 · Structure no. 292190000000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 99 over Little Blue Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 99 over Little Blue Creek in Johnston County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,920 by 2042. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

CarriesS.H. 99
CrossesLittle Blue Creek
Location8.9N of Jct. S.H. 7
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates34.48714, -96.62668
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2022)
Projected traffic1,920 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 99 over Little Blue Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 99 over Little Blue 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. 99 over Little Blue Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 99 over Little Blue Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 99 over Little Blue Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.