US Bridges

S.H. 24 over Finn Creek

Good

McClain County, Oklahoma · 7.4W JCT S.H. 74 · Structure no. 280330000000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 24 over Finn Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 24 over Finn Creek in McClain County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 272 by 2042. The structure is 161 ft (49.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesS.H. 24
CrossesFinn Creek
Location7.4W JCT S.H. 74
RouteState Highway 24
Coordinates34.9178, -97.45915
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length161 ft (49.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2022)
Projected traffic272 by 2042
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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$1.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 24 over Finn Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 24 over Finn 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. 24 over Finn Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 24 over Finn Creek?

The structure is 161 ft (49.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 24 over Finn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.