US Bridges

S.H. 34 over Kena Creek

Fair

Woods County, Oklahoma · 5.6 MI N JCT US-64 · Structure no. 163970000000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
460
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 34 over Kena Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 34 over Kena Creek in Woods County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 6 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 736 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 64 mi (103 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 34
CrossesKena Creek
Location5.6 MI N JCT US-64
RouteState Highway 34
CountyWoods County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.92978, -99.31528
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2022)
Projected traffic736 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed64 mi (103 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$849,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 34 over Kena Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 34 over Kena 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 34 over Kena Creek carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 34 over Kena Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 34 over Kena Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.