US Bridges

S.H. 48 over Sandy Creek

Good

Johnston County, Oklahoma · .6 MI N JCT SH7 · Structure no. 148610000000000

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 48 over Sandy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 48 over Sandy Creek in Johnston County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 65 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,560 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 48
CrossesSandy Creek
Location.6 MI N JCT SH7
RouteState Highway 48
CountyJohnston County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.38211, -96.42439
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating100 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2022)
Projected traffic2,560 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.8 mi (77 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$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

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 1,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

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

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns S.H. 48 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.