US Bridges

S.H. 199 over Turkey Creek

Fair

Johnston County, Oklahoma · 4.5 MI E Carter C/L · Structure no. 144500000000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 199 over Turkey Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 199 over Turkey Creek in Johnston County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,600 by 2042. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 59 mi (95 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 199
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location4.5 MI E Carter C/L
RouteState Highway 199
CountyJohnston County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.17564, -96.85816
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2022)
Projected traffic5,600 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed59 mi (95 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$1.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 199 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 199 over Turkey Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 199 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 199 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 199 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.