US Bridges

S.H. 10 over Shimoon Creek

Fair

Muskogee County, Oklahoma · 21.4 MI N C/L · Structure no. 054380000000000

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 10 over Shimoon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 10 over Shimoon Creek in Muskogee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,520 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 10
CrossesShimoon Creek
Location21.4 MI N C/L
RouteState Highway 10
CountyMuskogee County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.76949, -95.24305
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2022)
Projected traffic3,520 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 10 over Shimoon Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 10 over Shimoon 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 10 over Shimoon Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 10 over Shimoon Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 10 over Shimoon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.