US Bridges

S.H. 31 over Creek

Good

Pittsburg County, Oklahoma · 16.79 E JCT SH 31A · Structure no. 286820000000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 31 over Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S.H. 31 over Creek in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 624 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesS.H. 31
CrossesCreek
Location16.79 E JCT SH 31A
RouteState Highway 31
Coordinates34.91567, -95.85369
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2022)
Projected traffic624 by 2042
Trucks16%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 31 over Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 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 390 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 31 over Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 31 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.