US Bridges

Court St./ E1815 over Sandy Creek

Fair

Atoka County, Oklahoma · 0.6 Mi.E.Of Jct. US69 · Structure no. 033810000000000

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
550
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Court St./ E1815 over Sandy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Court St./ E1815 over Sandy Creek in Atoka County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,472 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCourt St./ E1815
CrossesSandy Creek
Location0.6 Mi.E.Of Jct. US69
RouteCity Street E1815
CountyAtoka County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.38292, -96.11876
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2022)
Projected traffic11,472 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
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 Court St./ E1815 over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Court St./ E1815 over Sandy 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Court St./ E1815 over Sandy Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Court St./ E1815 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Court St./ E1815 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.