US Bridges

S.H. 3 (ramp) over Clear Boggy Creek

Good

Pontotoc County, Oklahoma · 2.4 MI S-E SH 1 · Structure no. 184410000000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 3 (ramp) over Clear Boggy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 3 (ramp) over Clear Boggy Creek in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,800 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 3 (ramp)
CrossesClear Boggy Creek
Location2.4 MI S-E SH 1
RouteState Highway 3
CountyPontotoc County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.74994, -96.65677
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2022)
Projected traffic12,800 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$968,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 3 (ramp) over Clear Boggy Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 3 (ramp) over Clear Boggy 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 3 (ramp) over Clear Boggy Creek carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 3 (ramp) over Clear Boggy Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns S.H. 3 (ramp) over Clear Boggy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.