US Bridges

S.H. 1 over Buffalo Creek Oflow

Good

Latimer County, Oklahoma · 2.7 E JCT S.H. 2 · Structure no. 318470000000000

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 1 over Buffalo Creek Oflow is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 1 over Buffalo Creek Oflow in Latimer 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 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,100 by 2042. The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 1
CrossesBuffalo Creek Oflow
Location2.7 E JCT S.H. 2
RouteState Highway 1
CountyLatimer County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.73111, -95.235
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length180 ft (55 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2022)
Projected traffic3,100 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 1 over Buffalo Creek Oflow built?

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

What condition is S.H. 1 over Buffalo Creek Oflow 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 1 over Buffalo Creek Oflow carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 1 over Buffalo Creek Oflow?

The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 1 over Buffalo Creek Oflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.