S.H. 31 over Ash Creek
GoodPittsburg County, Oklahoma · 10.7 MI E JCT US 270 · Structure no. 158540000000000
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 322 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S.H. 31 over Ash Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 31 over Ash Creek in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 62 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,040 by 2042. The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S.H. 31 over Ash Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is S.H. 31 over Ash 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 2024.
How much traffic does S.H. 31 over Ash Creek carry?
About 1,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is S.H. 31 over Ash Creek?
The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns S.H. 31 over Ash Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.