S.H. 96 over Walnut Bayou Creek
GoodLove County, Oklahoma · 1.8 MI S JCT SH32 · Structure no. 173340000000000
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 210 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 320
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S.H. 96 over Walnut Bayou Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 96 over Walnut Bayou Creek in Love County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 512 by 2042. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S.H. 96 over Walnut Bayou Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is S.H. 96 over Walnut Bayou 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does S.H. 96 over Walnut Bayou Creek carry?
About 320 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is S.H. 96 over Walnut Bayou Creek?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns S.H. 96 over Walnut Bayou Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.