US Bridges

S.H. 87 over Norwood Creek

Good

McCurtain County, Oklahoma · 5.9 E JCT US-259 · Structure no. 278220000000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
212 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 87 over Norwood Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 87 over Norwood Creek in McCurtain County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2042. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 87
CrossesNorwood Creek
Location5.9 E JCT US-259
RouteState Highway 87
CountyMcCurtain County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates33.70594, -94.59605
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic320 by 2042
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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$2.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 87 over Norwood Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 87 over Norwood 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. 87 over Norwood Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 87 over Norwood Creek?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 87 over Norwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.