US Bridges

S.H. 115 over Saddle Mountain Creek

Fair

Kiowa County, Oklahoma · 3.5 MI N S.H. 19 · Structure no. 210230000000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 115 over Saddle Mountain Creek is a concrete slab carrying S.H. 115 over Saddle Mountain Creek in Kiowa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 115
CrossesSaddle Mountain Creek
Location3.5 MI N S.H. 19
RouteState Highway 115
CountyKiowa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.95714, -98.71606
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2022)
Projected traffic288 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 115 over Saddle Mountain Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 115 over Saddle Mountain Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 115 over Saddle Mountain Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 115 over Saddle Mountain Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 115 over Saddle Mountain Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.