US Bridges

Old S.H. 3A over Deep Fork Creek

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 1.4 MI E SH 74 · Structure no. 128260000000000

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
150 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
21,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old S.H. 3A over Deep Fork Creek is a concrete slab carrying Old S.H. 3A over Deep Fork Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 5 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,600 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesOld S.H. 3A
CrossesDeep Fork Creek
Location1.4 MI E SH 74
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.52197, -97.54241
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,000 (2022)
Projected traffic33,600 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$3.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old S.H. 3A over Deep Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old S.H. 3A over Deep Fork 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Old S.H. 3A over Deep Fork Creek carry?

About 21,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Old S.H. 3A over Deep Fork Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Old S.H. 3A over Deep Fork Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.