US Bridges

S.H. 66 WB over Sand Creek

Good

Creek County, Oklahoma · .8 N of JCT S.H. 48 · Structure no. 301980000000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
220 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 66 WB over Sand Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 66 WB over Sand Creek in Creek County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,360 by 2042. The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesS.H. 66 WB
CrossesSand Creek
Location.8 N of JCT S.H. 48
RouteState Highway 66
Coordinates35.84294, -96.38939
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length220 ft (67 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2022)
Projected traffic7,360 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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. 66 WB over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 66 WB over Sand 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 66 WB over Sand Creek carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 66 WB over Sand Creek?

The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 66 WB over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.