US Bridges

S.H. 98 over Horse Head Creek

Fair

McCurtain County, Oklahoma · 5.1 S JCT SH-3 · Structure no. 198020000000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 98 over Horse Head Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 98 over Horse Head Creek in McCurtain County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,160 by 2042. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 98
CrossesHorse Head Creek
Location5.1 S JCT SH-3
RouteState Highway 98
CountyMcCurtain County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.0699, -94.9846
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2022)
Projected traffic4,160 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 98 over Horse Head Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 98 over Horse Head Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 98 over Horse Head Creek carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 98 over Horse Head Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 98 over Horse Head Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.