US Bridges

S.H. 3 over Mill Creek

Good

Pushmataha County, Oklahoma · 8.86 E JCT US-271 · Structure no. 065480000000000

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 3 over Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 3 over Mill Creek in Pushmataha County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 87 years old, older 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,640 by 2042. The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

CarriesS.H. 3
CrossesMill Creek
Location8.86 E JCT US-271
RouteState Highway 3
Coordinates34.20038, -95.46347
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.3 US tons
Inventory rating48.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length123 ft (37.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2022)
Projected traffic4,640 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 km)
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$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 3 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is S.H. 3 over Mill 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 March 2024.

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

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 3 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 3 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.