US Bridges

S.H. 199 over Sand Branch Creek

Good

Carter County, Oklahoma · 7.2E of U.S. 77/S.H. 199 · Structure no. 288040000000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 199 over Sand Branch Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 199 over Sand Branch Creek in Carter County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,600 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.9 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

CarriesS.H. 199
CrossesSand Branch Creek
Location7.2E of U.S. 77/S.H. 199
RouteState Highway 199
Coordinates34.18694, -97.03056
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length160 ft (48.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2022)
Projected traffic9,600 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$2.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 199 over Sand Branch Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 199 over Sand Branch 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. 199 over Sand Branch Creek carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 199 over Sand Branch Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 199 over Sand Branch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.