US Bridges

S.H. 99 over Big Sandy Creek

Good

Johnston County, Oklahoma · .2 MI S JCT SH7 East · Structure no. 032860000000000

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 99 over Big Sandy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 99 over Big Sandy Creek in Johnston County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 94 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,040 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 43.5 mi (70 km).

CarriesS.H. 99
CrossesBig Sandy Creek
Location.2 MI S JCT SH7 East
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates34.35584, -96.63589
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating91.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2022)
Projected traffic3,040 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed43.5 mi (70 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
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. 99 over Big Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is S.H. 99 over Big Sandy 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 99 over Big Sandy Creek carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 99 over Big Sandy Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 99 over Big Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.