US Bridges

S.H. 32 over Little House Creek

Fair

Marshall County, Oklahoma · 1.02 E JCT SH-99C · Structure no. 104740000000000

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
920
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 32 over Little House Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 32 over Little House Creek in Marshall County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 79 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 920 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,472 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 32
CrossesLittle House Creek
Location1.02 E JCT SH-99C
RouteState Highway 32
CountyMarshall County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates33.99822, -96.86349
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic920 (2022)
Projected traffic1,472 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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. 32 over Little House Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is S.H. 32 over Little House 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 32 over Little House Creek carry?

About 920 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 32 over Little House Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns S.H. 32 over Little House Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.