US Bridges

S.H. 3 Sd over Clear Boggy Creek

Fair

Pontotoc County, Oklahoma · 400 E of SH 3; Sd · Structure no. 184850000000000

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 3 Sd over Clear Boggy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 3 Sd over Clear Boggy Creek in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2042. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesS.H. 3 Sd
CrossesClear Boggy Creek
Location400 E of SH 3; Sd
Coordinates34.73883, -96.64292
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic800 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$1.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 3 Sd over Clear Boggy Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is S.H. 3 Sd over Clear Boggy 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. 3 Sd over Clear Boggy Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 3 Sd over Clear Boggy Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 3 Sd over Clear Boggy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.