US Bridges

S.H. 3 over Mckinney Creek

Good

McCurtain County, Oklahoma · 26.9 E JCT US-259 · Structure no. 136380000000000

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
810
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 3 over Mckinney Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 3 over Mckinney Creek in McCurtain County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 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 810 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,296 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesS.H. 3
CrossesMckinney Creek
Location26.9 E JCT US-259
RouteState Highway 3
Coordinates33.73593, -94.50805
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic810 (2022)
Projected traffic1,296 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

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

About 810 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

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

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns S.H. 3 over Mckinney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.