US Bridges

S.H. 32 over Rock Creek

Good

Love County, Oklahoma · 4.6MI.W. of Jct. US-77 · Structure no. 286510000000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
251 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 32 over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 32 over Rock Creek in Love County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,520 by 2042. The structure is 251 ft (76.4 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
CrossesRock Creek
Location4.6MI.W. of Jct. US-77
RouteState Highway 32
CountyLove County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates33.94023, -97.21071
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length251 ft (76.4 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2022)
Projected traffic3,520 by 2042
Trucks16%
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$4.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 32 over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 32 over Rock 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. 32 over Rock Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 32 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 251 ft (76.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 32 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.