US Bridges

County Road over Pine Creek Lake Spillway

Fair

McCurtain County, Oklahoma · Pine Creek Lake Spillway · Structure no. CEPSWTOKPINECRK

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
612 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
Federal
Corps of Engineers (Civil)

About this bridge

County Road over Pine Creek Lake Spillway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road over Pine Creek Lake Spillway in McCurtain County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2044. The structure is 612 ft (186.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesPine Creek Lake Spillway
LocationPine Creek Lake Spillway
RouteFederal Lands Road 0CNTY
CountyMcCurtain County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.10805, -95.08763
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length612 ft (186.5 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic70 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Maintained byCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road over Pine Creek Lake Spillway built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over Pine Creek Lake Spillway 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Road over Pine Creek Lake Spillway carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road over Pine Creek Lake Spillway?

The structure is 612 ft (186.5 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Pine Creek Lake Spillway?

It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).