1002C over Sandy Bear Creek
PoorCarter County, Oklahoma · 4N & .6 W JCT 7 & SH 76 · Structure no. 215820000000000
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 442
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
1002C over Sandy Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 1002C over Sandy Bear Creek in Carter County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 442 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 707 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 1002C over Sandy Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is 1002C over Sandy Bear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does 1002C over Sandy Bear Creek carry?
About 442 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is 1002C over Sandy Bear Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns 1002C over Sandy Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.