US Bridges

S.H. 1 over Blue River

Good

Pontotoc County, Oklahoma · 2.1N of Roff · Structure no. 287090000000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 1 over Blue River is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 1 over Blue River in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).

CarriesS.H. 1
CrossesBlue River
Location2.1N of Roff
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates34.63923, -96.81125
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2022)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41 mi (66 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$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 1 over Blue River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 1 over Blue River 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. 1 over Blue River carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 1 over Blue River?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 1 over Blue River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.