US Bridges

Old S.H. 199 over Sewer Creek

Fair

Carter County, Oklahoma · 0.4 MI E JCT I-35 · Structure no. 054060000000000

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,800
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old S.H. 199 over Sewer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old S.H. 199 over Sewer Creek in Carter County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 88 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 13,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,080 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOld S.H. 199
CrossesSewer Creek
Location0.4 MI E JCT I-35
RouteState Highway 199
CountyCarter County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.17272, -97.16211
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.1 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,800 (2022)
Projected traffic22,080 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$844,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old S.H. 199 over Sewer Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is Old S.H. 199 over Sewer 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 2023.

How much traffic does Old S.H. 199 over Sewer Creek carry?

About 13,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Old S.H. 199 over Sewer Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Old S.H. 199 over Sewer Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.