US Bridges

S.H. 104 over Coal Creek

Fair

Muskogee County, Oklahoma · 1.2 MI E JCT US 64 · Structure no. 195780000000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
770
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 104 over Coal Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 104 over Coal Creek in Muskogee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 104
CrossesCoal Creek
Location1.2 MI E JCT US 64
RouteState Highway 104
CountyMuskogee County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.82026, -95.65464
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

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

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

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

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns S.H. 104 over Coal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.