US Bridges

S.H. 3 over Coffee Creek

Good

Pushmataha County, Oklahoma · 4.97 E Atoka C/L · Structure no. 253890000000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,650
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 3 over Coffee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 3 over Coffee Creek in Pushmataha County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,650 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,640 by 2042. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesS.H. 3
CrossesCoffee Creek
Location4.97 E Atoka C/L
RouteState Highway 3
Coordinates34.23599, -95.69355
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,650 (2022)
Projected traffic2,640 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 3 over Coffee 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 Coffee Creek carry?

About 1,650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

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

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 3 over Coffee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.