US Bridges

S.H. 3 over Horsehead Creek

Good

McCurtain County, Oklahoma · 12.7 E Push Co. Line · Structure no. 294740000000000

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 3 over Horsehead Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 3 over Horsehead Creek in McCurtain County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2042. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 3
CrossesHorsehead Creek
Location12.7 E Push Co. Line
RouteState Highway 3
CountyMcCurtain County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.11388, -94.96249
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.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2022)
Projected traffic2,700 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

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

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

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

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 3 over Horsehead Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.