US Bridges

S.H. 3E over Jumper Creek

Good

Seminole County, Oklahoma · 0.9 MI N Pontotoc CO · Structure no. 172640000000000

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 3E over Jumper Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 3E over Jumper Creek in Seminole County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 57 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 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,760 by 2042. The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesS.H. 3E
CrossesJumper Creek
Location0.9 MI N Pontotoc CO
RouteState Highway 3E
Coordinates34.94771, -96.68075
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2022)
Projected traffic5,760 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$1.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is S.H. 3E over Jumper 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 January 2024.

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

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

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

The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.