US Bridges

Stonecipher Blvd. over S.H. 3 under

Fair

Pontotoc County, Oklahoma · 1.0 MI S-E SH 3W JCT · Structure no. 185620000000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
208 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stonecipher Blvd. over S.H. 3 under is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Stonecipher Blvd. over S.H. 3 under 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2042. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesStonecipher Blvd.
CrossesS.H. 3 under
Location1.0 MI S-E SH 3W JCT
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPontotoc County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.73826, -96.64444
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2022)
Projected traffic800 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Stonecipher Blvd. over S.H. 3 under built?

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

What condition is Stonecipher Blvd. over S.H. 3 under 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 Stonecipher Blvd. over S.H. 3 under carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Stonecipher Blvd. over S.H. 3 under?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Stonecipher Blvd. over S.H. 3 under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.