US Bridges

S.H. 48 over Long George Creek

Fair

Hughes County, Oklahoma · 8.9 MI N JCT US 270 · Structure no. 135000000000000

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
760
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 48 over Long George Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 48 over Long George Creek in Hughes County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 70 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 760 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,216 by 2042. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 48
CrossesLong George Creek
Location8.9 MI N JCT US 270
RouteState Highway 48
CountyHughes County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.2298, -96.40587
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 inspectionApril 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic760 (2022)
Projected traffic1,216 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 48 over Long George Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is S.H. 48 over Long George 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 April 2024.

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

About 760 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 48 over Long George Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 48 over Long George Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.