US Bridges

S.H. 3 over Chiquita Creek

Good

Texas County, Oklahoma · 2.7 MI W Beaver CO · Structure no. 220630000000000

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 3 over Chiquita Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 3 over Chiquita Creek in Texas County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2022, 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2042. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 3
CrossesChiquita Creek
Location2.7 MI W Beaver CO
RouteState Highway 3
CountyTexas County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.61647, -101.00315
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2022)
Projected traffic2,400 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$2.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is S.H. 3 over Chiquita 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 Chiquita Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

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

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 3 over Chiquita Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.