US Bridges

S.H. 31 over Creek

Good

Pittsburg County, Oklahoma · 5.48 E JCT SH 31A · Structure no. 102880000000000

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 31 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 31 over Creek in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 years old, older 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 336 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 31
CrossesCreek
Location5.48 E JCT SH 31A
RouteState Highway 31
CountyPittsburg County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.86935, -96.0178
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2022)
Projected traffic336 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 31 over Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 31 over 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. 31 over Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 31 over Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 31 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.