US Bridges

S.H. 3 over Dry Creek

Good

Texas County, Oklahoma · 3.8 MI E JCT SH 94 · Structure no. 219280000000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 3 over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 3 over Dry Creek in Texas County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,720 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).

CarriesS.H. 3
CrossesDry Creek
Location3.8 MI E JCT SH 94
RouteState Highway 3
Coordinates36.61638, -101.17502
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2022)
Projected traffic2,720 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 3 over Dry 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 October 2024.

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

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

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

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 3 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.