US Bridges

S.H. 7 over Guy Sandy Creek

Good

Murray County, Oklahoma · 4.9 E U.S. 77 · Structure no. 321260000000000

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
250 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 7 over Guy Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 7 over Guy Sandy Creek in Murray County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2042. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 41 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesS.H. 7
CrossesGuy Sandy Creek
Location4.9 E U.S. 77
RouteState Highway 7
CountyMurray County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.50639, -97.03417
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2022)
Projected traffic256 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 7 over Guy Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 7 over Guy Sandy 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 7 over Guy Sandy Creek carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 7 over Guy Sandy Creek?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 7 over Guy Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.