S.H. 48 over Reader Creek
GoodAtoka County, Oklahoma · 1.32 NW Bryan C/L · Structure no. 180410000000000
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 112 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S.H. 48 over Reader Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 48 over Reader Creek in Atoka County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 64 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 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,840 by 2042. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.7 mi (88 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S.H. 48 over Reader Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is S.H. 48 over Reader 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. 48 over Reader Creek carry?
About 2,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is S.H. 48 over Reader Creek?
The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns S.H. 48 over Reader Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.