US Bridges

S.H. 115 over Spring Creek

Good

Washita County, Oklahoma · 5.2 MI N Kiowa C/L · Structure no. 107270000000000

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 115 over Spring Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 115 over Spring Creek in Washita County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 78 years old, older 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2042. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesS.H. 115
CrossesSpring Creek
Location5.2 MI N Kiowa C/L
RouteState Highway 115
Coordinates35.17525, -98.72315
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic640 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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$1.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 115 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is S.H. 115 over Spring 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 115 over Spring Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 115 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 115 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.