US Bridges

S.H. 32 over Walnut Bayou Oflow

Good

Love County, Oklahoma · 15.1E Jefferson C/L · Structure no. 279760000000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
285 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 32 over Walnut Bayou Oflow is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 32 over Walnut Bayou Oflow in Love County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2042. The structure is 285 ft (87 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 32
CrossesWalnut Bayou Oflow
Location15.1E Jefferson C/L
RouteState Highway 32
CountyLove County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates33.94016, -97.30029
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 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 length285 ft (87 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2022)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 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$4.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 32 over Walnut Bayou Oflow built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 32 over Walnut Bayou 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 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 32 over Walnut Bayou Oflow carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 32 over Walnut Bayou Oflow?

The structure is 285 ft (87 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 32 over Walnut Bayou Oflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.