US Bridges

S.H. 3E over Little River

Good

Seminole County, Oklahoma · 2.9 MI S JCT SH 59 · Structure no. 187900000000000

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
639 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 3E over Little River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 3E over Little River in Seminole County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2022, 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 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,040 by 2042. The structure is 639 ft (194.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesS.H. 3E
CrossesLittle River
Location2.9 MI S JCT SH 59
RouteState Highway 3E
Coordinates35.12723, -96.67901
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length639 ft (194.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2022)
Projected traffic7,040 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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$4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 3E over Little River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is S.H. 3E over Little River 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 Little River carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 3E over Little River?

The structure is 639 ft (194.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 3E over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.