US Bridges

S.H. 48 over Creek

Good

Hughes County, Oklahoma · 10.3 MI N JCT SH 1 · Structure no. 191370000000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 48 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 48 over Creek in Hughes County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,160 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesS.H. 48
CrossesCreek
Location10.3 MI N JCT SH 1
RouteState Highway 48
Coordinates35.07344, -96.39298
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2022)
Projected traffic4,160 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 48 over Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 48 over Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 48 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.