US Bridges

U.S. 81 over Kingfisher Creek

Good

Kingfisher County, Oklahoma · .7 N S.H. 33 · Structure no. 315110000000000

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
332 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 81 over Kingfisher Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 81 over Kingfisher Creek in Kingfisher County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,480 by 2042. The structure is 332 ft (101.1 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 81
CrossesKingfisher Creek
Location.7 N S.H. 33
RouteU.S. Route 81
CountyKingfisher County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.87, -97.9325
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length332 ft (101.1 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,800 (2022)
Projected traffic12,480 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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 U.S. 81 over Kingfisher Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 81 over Kingfisher 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 81 over Kingfisher Creek carry?

About 7,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 81 over Kingfisher Creek?

The structure is 332 ft (101.1 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 81 over Kingfisher Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.