US Bridges

S.H. 31 over Creek

Good

Le Flore County, Oklahoma · 8.55 E Haskell C/L · Structure no. 054350000000000

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 31 over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 31 over Creek in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 88 years old, older 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,400 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.1 mi (108 km).

CarriesS.H. 31
CrossesCreek
Location8.55 E Haskell C/L
RouteState Highway 31
Coordinates35.18663, -94.78298
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2022)
Projected traffic6,400 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed67.1 mi (108 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 31 over Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is S.H. 31 over 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 31 over Creek carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 31 over Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 31 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.