US Bridges

S.H. 3 over Clear Boggy Creek

Fair

Pontotoc County, Oklahoma · 1.2 MI S-E SH 99 JCT · Structure no. 184870000000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 3 over Clear Boggy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 3 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 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,560 by 2042. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 52 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesS.H. 3
CrossesClear Boggy Creek
Location1.2 MI S-E SH 99 JCT
RouteState Highway 3
CountyPontotoc County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.73562, -96.64328
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2022)
Projected traffic6,560 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

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

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.