US Bridges

S.H. 3E over East Rock Creek

Fair

Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma · 4.6 MI E JCT SH 18 · Structure no. 125120000000000

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 3E over East Rock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 3E over East Rock Creek in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 74 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 3E
CrossesEast Rock Creek
Location4.6 MI E JCT SH 18
RouteState Highway 3E
CountyPottawatomie County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.33302, -96.83166
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2022)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 3E over East Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is S.H. 3E over East Rock 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 3E over East Rock Creek carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 3E over East Rock Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 3E over East Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.