US Bridges

S.H. 10 over Sand Creek Trib.

Fair

Muskogee County, Oklahoma · 10.1 MI N C/L · Structure no. 100390000000000

Built
1943
82 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 10 over Sand Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 10 over Sand Creek Trib. in Muskogee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,080 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 10
CrossesSand Creek Trib.
Location10.1 MI N C/L
RouteState Highway 10
CountyMuskogee County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.66682, -95.20192
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; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2022)
Projected traffic2,080 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
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 Sand Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 10 over Sand 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. 10 over Sand Creek Trib. carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 10 over Sand Creek Trib.?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 10 over Sand Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.