US Bridges

Sara Rd. over Deer Creek

Fair

Canadian County, Oklahoma · 0.9 MI S of NW 164 ST · Structure no. 236940000000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sara Rd. over Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sara Rd. over Deer Creek in Canadian County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSara Rd.
CrossesDeer Creek
Location0.9 MI S of NW 164 ST
RouteCity Street N2970
Coordinates35.62454, -97.70953
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2022)
Projected traffic560 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$648,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sara Rd. over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sara Rd. over Deer 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 2024.

How much traffic does Sara Rd. over Deer Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Sara Rd. over Deer Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Sara Rd. over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.