US Bridges

S.H. 48 over Creek

Fair

Coal County, Oklahoma · 4.3 MI N SH3 · Structure no. 071050000000000

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
580
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 48 over Creek is a concrete slab carrying S.H. 48 over Creek in Coal County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 580 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 928 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 48
CrossesCreek
Location4.3 MI N SH3
RouteState Highway 48
CountyCoal County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.6728, -96.42441
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic580 (2022)
Projected traffic928 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 48 over Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 48 over 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 48 over Creek carry?

About 580 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 48 over Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 48 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.