US Bridges

S.H. 59 over Wildcat Creek

Good

McClain County, Oklahoma · 3.6 Mi. S. Jct. SH39 · Structure no. 249080000000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
880
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 59 over Wildcat Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 59 over Wildcat Creek in McClain County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 880 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,408 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesS.H. 59
CrossesWildcat Creek
Location3.6 Mi. S. Jct. SH39
RouteState Highway 59
Coordinates34.96215, -97.56444
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic880 (2022)
Projected traffic1,408 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 59 over Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 59 over Wildcat 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 59 over Wildcat Creek carry?

About 880 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 59 over Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 59 over Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.