US Bridges

S.H. 112 over Wells Creek

Fair

Le Flore County, Oklahoma · 14.40 NE JCT US-271 · Structure no. 144110000000000

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 112 over Wells Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 112 over Wells Creek in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 66 years old, older 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 11,300 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,080 by 2042. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 112
CrossesWells Creek
Location14.40 NE JCT US-271
RouteState Highway 112
CountyLe Flore County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.24134, -94.47909
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,300 (2022)
Projected traffic18,080 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$3.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 112 over Wells Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is S.H. 112 over Wells 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 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 112 over Wells Creek carry?

About 11,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 112 over Wells Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 112 over Wells Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.