US Bridges

S.H. 10 over Big Creek

Good

Craig County, Oklahoma · 1.75 E Nowata C/L · Structure no. 318940000000000

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
222 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 10 over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 10 over Big Creek in Craig County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 370 by 2042. The structure is 222 ft (67.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

CarriesS.H. 10
CrossesBig Creek
Location1.75 E Nowata C/L
RouteState Highway 10
Coordinates36.8875, -95.40056
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating79 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length222 ft (67.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2022)
Projected traffic370 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 10 over Big Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 10 over Big 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 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 10 over Big Creek carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 10 over Big Creek?

The structure is 222 ft (67.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 10 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.