S.H. 48A over Big Sandy Creek
GoodJohnston County, Oklahoma · 3.4 MI W JCT SH48 · Structure no. 184830000000000
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 151 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 916
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S.H. 48A over Big Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 48A over Big Sandy Creek in Johnston County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 52 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 916 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,832 by 2042. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S.H. 48A over Big Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is S.H. 48A 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. 48A over Big Sandy Creek carry?
About 916 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is S.H. 48A over Big Sandy Creek?
The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns S.H. 48A over Big Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.