US Bridges

S.H. 28 over Big Cabin Creek

Good

Mayes County, Oklahoma · .8W of Pensacola · Structure no. 290800000000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
540 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 28 over Big Cabin Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 28 over Big Cabin Creek in Mayes County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,840 by 2042. The structure is 540 ft (164.6 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesS.H. 28
CrossesBig Cabin Creek
Location.8W of Pensacola
RouteState Highway 28
CountyMayes County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.45306, -95.14667
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 inspectionDecember 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length540 ft (164.6 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2022)
Projected traffic7,840 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$2.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 28 over Big Cabin Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 28 over Big Cabin 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 28 over Big Cabin Creek carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 28 over Big Cabin Creek?

The structure is 540 ft (164.6 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 28 over Big Cabin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.