US Bridges

S.H. 3E over Rock Creek

Good

Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma · 3.8 Mi. E. JCT S.H. 18 · Structure no. 311500000000000

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,520
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 3E over Rock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 3E over Rock Creek in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,520 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,794 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 3E
CrossesRock Creek
Location3.8 Mi. E. JCT S.H. 18
RouteState Highway 3E
CountyPottawatomie County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.33313, -96.84484
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.2 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,520 (2022)
Projected traffic7,794 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 5,520 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

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

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.