US Bridges

S.H. 3E over Wewoka Creek

Fair

Seminole County, Oklahoma · 0.4 MI S US 270 · Structure no. 192610000000000

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
302 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 3E over Wewoka Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 3E over Wewoka Creek in Seminole County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,960 by 2042. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 3E
CrossesWewoka Creek
Location0.4 MI S US 270
RouteState Highway 3E
CountySeminole County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.21844, -96.67144
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,100 (2022)
Projected traffic12,960 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$6.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is S.H. 3E over Wewoka 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 Wewoka Creek carry?

About 8,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

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

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.