US Bridges

S.H. 16 over Arkansas River

Fair

Muskogee County, Oklahoma · 1.7 MI N JCT US 62 · Structure no. 198350000000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
920 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
5,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 16 over Arkansas River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 16 over Arkansas River in Muskogee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,280 by 2042. The structure is 920 ft (280.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 16
CrossesArkansas River
Location1.7 MI N JCT US 62
RouteState Highway 16
CountyMuskogee County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.79298, -95.33431
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length920 ft (280.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,800 (2022)
Projected traffic9,280 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$12 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 16 over Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 16 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. 16 over Arkansas River carry?

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 16 over Arkansas River?

The structure is 920 ft (280.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 16 over Arkansas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.