US Bridges

S.H. 48 over Sandy Creek

Good

Johnston County, Oklahoma · 3.2 MI S JCT SH7 · Structure no. 132160000000000

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 48 over Sandy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 48 over Sandy Creek in Johnston County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 71 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 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,720 by 2042. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.8 mi (114 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 48
CrossesSandy Creek
Location3.2 MI S JCT SH7
RouteState Highway 48
CountyJohnston County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.32949, -96.41951
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2022)
Projected traffic2,720 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed70.8 mi (114 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$1.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 48 over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is S.H. 48 over 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. 48 over Sandy Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 48 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 48 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.