US Bridges

S.H. 80 over South Town Creek

Good

Muskogee County, Oklahoma · 0.6 MI N JCT US 62 · Structure no. 203780000000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 80 over South Town Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 80 over South Town Creek in Muskogee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,320 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesS.H. 80
CrossesSouth Town Creek
Location0.6 MI N JCT US 62
RouteState Highway 80
Coordinates35.7916, -95.24672
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2022)
Projected traffic8,320 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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. 80 over South Town Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 80 over South Town Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 80 over South Town Creek carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 80 over South Town Creek?

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

Who owns S.H. 80 over South Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.