US Bridges

S.H. 11 over Candy Creek

Good

Osage County, Oklahoma · 3.8 Mi.Nw.Wash.Co.Ln · Structure no. 220670000000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
227 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 11 over Candy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 11 over Candy Creek in Osage County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,560 by 2042. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 11
CrossesCandy Creek
Location3.8 Mi.Nw.Wash.Co.Ln
RouteState Highway 11
CountyOsage County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.48416, -96.03683
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2022)
Projected traffic2,560 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 11 over Candy Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 11 over Candy 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 11 over Candy Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 11 over Candy Creek?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 11 over Candy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.