S.H. 66 over Salt Creek
PoorLincoln County, Oklahoma · 1.74 MI E JCT SH 99 · Structure no. 150890000000000
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 121 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S.H. 66 over Salt Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 66 over Salt Creek in Lincoln County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1960, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,360 by 2042. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S.H. 66 over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is S.H. 66 over Salt Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does S.H. 66 over Salt Creek carry?
About 2,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is S.H. 66 over Salt Creek?
The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns S.H. 66 over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.