US Bridges

S.H. 48 over Cimmaron River

Good

Creek County, Oklahoma · .3 S Pawnee C/L · Structure no. 319510000000000

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
802 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 48 over Cimmaron River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 48 over Cimmaron River in Creek 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,700 by 2042. The structure is 802 ft (244.3 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesS.H. 48
CrossesCimmaron River
Location.3 S Pawnee C/L
RouteState Highway 48
CountyCreek County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.15917, -96.40056
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating73 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length802 ft (244.3 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2022)
Projected traffic3,700 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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. 48 over Cimmaron River built?

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

What condition is S.H. 48 over Cimmaron River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 48 over Cimmaron River carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 48 over Cimmaron River?

The structure is 802 ft (244.3 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 48 over Cimmaron River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.