US Bridges

S.H. 3E over Creek

Fair

Seminole County, Oklahoma · 3.3 MI S JCT US 270 · Structure no. 191590000000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 3E over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 3E over Creek in Seminole County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 3E
CrossesCreek
Location3.3 MI S JCT US 270
RouteState Highway 3E
CountySeminole County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.17702, -96.67406
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2022)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
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$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

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

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns S.H. 3E over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.