US Bridges

1212C over Sugar Creek

Fair

Choctaw County, Oklahoma · 2.5 N 2.5 W of Soper · Structure no. 207920000000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1212C over Sugar Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying 1212C over Sugar Creek in Choctaw County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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Carries1212C
CrossesSugar Creek
Location2.5 N 2.5 W of Soper
RouteCounty Highway 1212C
CountyChoctaw County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.0696, -95.73971
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$480,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1212C over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1212C over Sugar 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 1212C over Sugar Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 1212C over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 1212C over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.