US Bridges

Union Rd. over Stillwater Creek

Fair

Payne County, Oklahoma · Union RD & 44th S .9S · Structure no. 246620000000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union Rd. over Stillwater Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Union Rd. over Stillwater Creek in Payne County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2042. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUnion Rd.
CrossesStillwater Creek
LocationUnion RD & 44th S .9S
RouteCounty Highway N3390
Coordinates36.05894, -96.96222
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic96 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$668,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Union Rd. over Stillwater Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Union Rd. over Stillwater 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Union Rd. over Stillwater Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Union Rd. over Stillwater Creek?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Union Rd. over Stillwater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.