US Bridges

Indiana Ave. over Sandy Creek

Fair

Atoka County, Oklahoma · City of Atoka · Structure no. 253210000000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indiana Ave. over Sandy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Indiana Ave. over Sandy Creek in Atoka 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIndiana Ave.
CrossesSandy Creek
LocationCity of Atoka
RouteCity Street N3872
CountyAtoka County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.38104, -96.12445
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating90.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic240 by 2042
Trucks5%
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$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Indiana Ave. over Sandy Creek built?

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

What condition is Indiana Ave. 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 Indiana Ave. over Sandy Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Indiana Ave. over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Indiana Ave. over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.