US Bridges

S.H. 48A over Little Sandy Creek

Good

Johnston County, Oklahoma · 2.6 MI N & E JCT S.H. 78 · Structure no. 304130000000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
810
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 48A over Little Sandy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 48A over Little Sandy Creek in Johnston County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 810 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,296 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesS.H. 48A
CrossesLittle Sandy Creek
Location2.6 MI N & E JCT S.H. 78
RouteState Highway 48
Coordinates34.27417, -96.54333
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.8 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic810 (2022)
Projected traffic1,296 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

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

About 810 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

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

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns S.H. 48A over Little Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.