US Bridges

S.H. 99 over Buzzard Creek

Good

Johnston County, Oklahoma · 1.8 MI S JCT S.H. 7 · Structure no. 306500000000000

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
111 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 99 over Buzzard Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 99 over Buzzard Creek in Johnston County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2042. The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 78.3 mi (126 km).

CarriesS.H. 99
CrossesBuzzard Creek
Location1.8 MI S JCT S.H. 7
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates34.32935, -96.65789
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length111 ft (33.7 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2022)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed78.3 mi (126 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. 99 over Buzzard Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 99 over Buzzard 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. 99 over Buzzard Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 99 over Buzzard Creek?

The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 99 over Buzzard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.