S.H. 31 over Ranch Creek
FairPittsburg County, Oklahoma · 3.35 South JCT SH 31A · Structure no. 071030000000000
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 240
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S.H. 31 over Ranch Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying S.H. 31 over Ranch Creek in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 86 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 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 384 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S.H. 31 over Ranch Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is S.H. 31 over Ranch 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 S.H. 31 over Ranch Creek carry?
About 240 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is S.H. 31 over Ranch Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns S.H. 31 over Ranch Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.