US Bridges

S.H. 104 over Arkansas River

Fair

Muskogee County, Oklahoma · 2 MI E JCT US 64 · Structure no. 195120000000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,178 ft
22 main spans
Daily traffic
770
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 104 over Arkansas River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 104 over Arkansas River in Muskogee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 770 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,232 by 2042. The structure is 2,178 ft (663.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 104
CrossesArkansas River
Location2 MI E JCT US 64
RouteState Highway 104
CountyMuskogee County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.82113, -95.64523
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans22
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,178 ft (663.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic770 (2022)
Projected traffic1,232 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$9.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 104 over Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 104 over Arkansas River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 104 over Arkansas River carry?

About 770 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 104 over Arkansas River?

The structure is 2,178 ft (663.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 104 over Arkansas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.