US Bridges

S.H. 99 over Creek

Fair

Pontotoc County, Oklahoma · 10.2 MI S JCT SH 3 · Structure no. 036200000000000

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 99 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 99 over Creek in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,880 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 99
CrossesCreek
Location10.2 MI S JCT SH 3
RouteState Highway 99
CountyPontotoc County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.59084, -96.63467
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2022)
Projected traffic2,880 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
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. 99 over Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 99 over 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 99 over Creek carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 99 over Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns S.H. 99 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.