US Bridges

S.H. 97 over Delaware Creek

Good

Osage County, Oklahoma · 7.6N Tulsa C/L · Structure no. 278110000000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
650
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 97 over Delaware Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 97 over Delaware Creek in Osage County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,040 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesS.H. 97
CrossesDelaware Creek
Location7.6N Tulsa C/L
RouteState Highway 97
Coordinates36.25535, -96.12173
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2022)
Projected traffic1,040 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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$2.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 97 over Delaware Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 97 over Delaware 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. 97 over Delaware Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 97 over Delaware Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 97 over Delaware Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.