US Bridges

S.H. 48 over Big Wewoka Creek Oflow

Good

Hughes County, Oklahoma · 3.8N JCT U.S. 270 · Structure no. 287040000000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
202 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 48 over Big Wewoka Creek Oflow is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 48 over Big Wewoka Creek Oflow in Hughes County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,280 by 2042. The structure is 202 ft (61.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 48
CrossesBig Wewoka Creek Oflow
Location3.8N JCT U.S. 270
RouteState Highway 48
CountyHughes County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.16026, -96.40052
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length202 ft (61.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2022)
Projected traffic1,280 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$3.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 48 over Big Wewoka Creek Oflow built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 48 over Big Wewoka Creek Oflow 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 Big Wewoka Creek Oflow carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 48 over Big Wewoka Creek Oflow?

The structure is 202 ft (61.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 48 over Big Wewoka Creek Oflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.