US Bridges

S.H. 104 over Coal Creek Trib.

Fair

Muskogee County, Oklahoma · .3 MI N JCT US 64 · Structure no. 060320000000000

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 104 over Coal Creek Trib. is a concrete slab carrying S.H. 104 over Coal Creek Trib. in Muskogee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 5 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,760 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesS.H. 104
CrossesCoal Creek Trib.
Location.3 MI N JCT US 64
RouteState Highway 104
Coordinates35.82029, -95.66848
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2022)
Projected traffic1,760 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 104 over Coal Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 104 over Coal Creek Trib. 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. 104 over Coal Creek Trib. carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 104 over Coal Creek Trib.?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 104 over Coal Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.