US Bridges

S.H. 99 over Pond Creek

Good

Osage County, Oklahoma · 5.1 N of S.H. 10 JCT · Structure no. 306790000000000

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
351 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 99 over Pond Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 99 over Pond Creek in Osage County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 770 by 2042. The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesS.H. 99
CrossesPond Creek
Location5.1 N of S.H. 10 JCT
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates36.93889, -96.20472
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating54.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length351 ft (107 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 traffic550 (2022)
Projected traffic770 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 99 over Pond Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 99 over Pond 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 99 over Pond Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 99 over Pond Creek?

The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 99 over Pond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.