US Bridges

5020C over Big Sandy Creek

FairPosted for load

Murray County, Oklahoma · 1.6 MI E US 177 · Structure no. 149360000000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

5020C over Big Sandy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 5020C over Big Sandy Creek in Murray 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries5020C
CrossesBig Sandy Creek
Location1.6 MI E US 177
RouteCounty Highway 5020C
CountyMurray County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.62229, -96.99466
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating28 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2022)
Projected traffic360 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 5020C over Big Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5020C over Big Sandy 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does 5020C over Big Sandy Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 5020C over Big Sandy Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 5020C over Big Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.