Old St. Hwy. 22 over Big Sandy Creek
PoorPosted for loadJohnston County, Oklahoma · Road to Sandy Creek · Structure no. 000021650-00083
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 78 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Fish and Wildlife
About this bridge
Old St. Hwy. 22 over Big Sandy Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Old St. Hwy. 22 over Big Sandy Creek in Johnston County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 25 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old St. Hwy. 22 over Big Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old St. Hwy. 22 over Big Sandy Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Old St. Hwy. 22 over Big Sandy Creek carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is Old St. Hwy. 22 over Big Sandy Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Old St. Hwy. 22 over Big Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.