US Bridges

S.H. 102 over Captain Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Oklahoma · 12.5 MI N JCT US 62 · Structure no. 196160000000000

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
830
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 102 over Captain Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 102 over Captain Creek in Lincoln County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 830 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,328 by 2042. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 102
CrossesCaptain Creek
Location12.5 MI N JCT US 62
RouteState Highway 102
CountyLincoln County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.6723, -97.08817
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic830 (2022)
Projected traffic1,328 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 102 over Captain Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is S.H. 102 over Captain Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 102 over Captain Creek carry?

About 830 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 102 over Captain Creek?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 102 over Captain Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.