US Bridges

S.H. 36 over Deep Red Creek Oflow

Fair

Tillman County, Oklahoma · 3.9 MI N JCT U.S. 70 · Structure no. 072930000000000

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
520
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 36 over Deep Red Creek Oflow is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 36 over Deep Red Creek Oflow in Tillman County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 832 by 2042. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 36
CrossesDeep Red Creek Oflow
Location3.9 MI N JCT U.S. 70
RouteState Highway 36
CountyTillman County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.28831, -98.67915
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2022)
Projected traffic832 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 36 over Deep Red Creek Oflow built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 36 over Deep Red Creek Oflow 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 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 36 over Deep Red Creek Oflow carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 36 over Deep Red Creek Oflow?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 36 over Deep Red Creek Oflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.