US Bridges

S.H. 22 over Butcher Pen Creek

Good

Johnston County, Oklahoma · 4.3 Mi. W JCT SH 78 · Structure no. 303730000000000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 22 over Butcher Pen Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 22 over Butcher Pen Creek in Johnston 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 762 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesS.H. 22
CrossesButcher Pen Creek
Location4.3 Mi. W JCT SH 78
RouteState Highway 22
Coordinates34.16019, -96.56584
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length160 ft (48.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2022)
Projected traffic762 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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. 22 over Butcher Pen Creek built?

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

What condition is S.H. 22 over Butcher Pen 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 22 over Butcher Pen Creek carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 22 over Butcher Pen Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 22 over Butcher Pen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.