US Bridges

S.H. 84 over Stidham Creek

Fair

Okfuskee County, Oklahoma · 0.8 MI N Hughes CO · Structure no. 140580000000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
690
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 84 over Stidham Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 84 over Stidham Creek in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 690 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,104 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 84
CrossesStidham Creek
Location0.8 MI N Hughes CO
RouteState Highway 84
CountyOkfuskee County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.30108, -96.03443
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic690 (2022)
Projected traffic1,104 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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$847,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 84 over Stidham Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 84 over Stidham 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 84 over Stidham Creek carry?

About 690 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 84 over Stidham Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 84 over Stidham Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.