S.H. 48 over Little Wewoka Creek
FairHughes County, Oklahoma · 3.2 MI N JCT SH 9 · Structure no. 182890000000000
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 137 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 540
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S.H. 48 over Little Wewoka Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 48 over Little Wewoka Creek in Hughes County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 53 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 864 by 2042. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S.H. 48 over Little Wewoka Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is S.H. 48 over Little Wewoka 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 Little Wewoka Creek carry?
About 540 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is S.H. 48 over Little Wewoka Creek?
The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns S.H. 48 over Little Wewoka Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.