US Bridges

S.H. 128 over Sugar Creek

Good

Le Flore County, Oklahoma · 4.96 E JCT US-59 · Structure no. 266270000000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
332 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
780
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 128 over Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 128 over Sugar Creek in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 780 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,248 by 2042. The structure is 332 ft (101.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesS.H. 128
CrossesSugar Creek
Location4.96 E JCT US-59
RouteState Highway 128
Coordinates34.87401, -94.52767
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length332 ft (101.3 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic780 (2022)
Projected traffic1,248 by 2042
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$5.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 128 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 128 over Sugar 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 128 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 780 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 128 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 332 ft (101.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 128 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.