US Bridges

S.H. 3 over Lukfata Creek

Good

McCurtain County, Oklahoma · 23.1 E Push Co. Line · Structure no. 073360000000000

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
361 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 3 over Lukfata Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 3 over Lukfata Creek in McCurtain County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 86 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,880 by 2042. The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 59 mi (95 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 3
CrossesLukfata Creek
Location23.1 E Push Co. Line
RouteState Highway 3
CountyMcCurtain County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.05328, -94.80375
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo 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 rating75.8 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length361 ft (110 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2022)
Projected traffic6,880 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed59 mi (95 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$4.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 3 over Lukfata Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is S.H. 3 over Lukfata 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. 3 over Lukfata Creek carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 3 over Lukfata Creek?

The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 3 over Lukfata Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.