US Bridges

S.H. 96 over Walnut Creek

Good

Love County, Oklahoma · 2.0 MI S JCT SH32 · Structure no. 241300000000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 96 over Walnut Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 96 over Walnut Creek in Love County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 512 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesS.H. 96
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location2.0 MI S JCT SH32
RouteState Highway 96
Coordinates33.91172, -97.28295
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2022)
Projected traffic512 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 96 over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 96 over Walnut 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 Creek carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 96 over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 96 over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.