US Bridges

S.H. 8 over Sand Creek

Fair

Major County, Oklahoma · 1.6 MI E JCT US 60 · Structure no. 132230000000000

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
201 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 8 over Sand Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 8 over Sand Creek in Major County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 71 years old, older 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,560 by 2042. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 8
CrossesSand Creek
Location1.6 MI E JCT US 60
RouteState Highway 8
CountyMajor County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.27524, -98.45187
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2022)
Projected traffic2,560 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$2.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 8 over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is S.H. 8 over Sand 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 8 over Sand Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 8 over Sand Creek?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 8 over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.