US Bridges

S.H. 167 over Bird Creek Oflow

Fair

Rogers County, Oklahoma · 2.8 MI N JCT I-44 · Structure no. 187820000000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
452 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
8,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 167 over Bird Creek Oflow is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 167 over Bird Creek Oflow in Rogers County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 8,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,120 by 2042. The structure is 452 ft (137.8 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 167
CrossesBird Creek Oflow
Location2.8 MI N JCT I-44
RouteState Highway 167
CountyRogers County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.20639, -95.75866
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length452 ft (137.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,200 (2022)
Projected traffic13,120 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$8.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 167 over Bird Creek Oflow built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 167 over Bird Creek Oflow 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 167 over Bird Creek Oflow carry?

About 8,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 167 over Bird Creek Oflow?

The structure is 452 ft (137.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 167 over Bird Creek Oflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.