US Bridges

S.H. 3 over Coldwater Creek

Fair

Texas County, Oklahoma · 0.4 MI E JCT SH 94 · Structure no. 192720000000000

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
572 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 3 over Coldwater Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 3 over Coldwater Creek in Texas 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 5 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2042. The structure is 572 ft (174.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 3
CrossesColdwater Creek
Location0.4 MI E JCT SH 94
RouteState Highway 3
CountyTexas County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.64394, -101.21362
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length572 ft (174.3 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2022)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed51 mi (82 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$3.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is S.H. 3 over Coldwater 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 April 2023.

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

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

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

The structure is 572 ft (174.3 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 3 over Coldwater Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.