US Bridges

S.H. 28 over Lightning Creek

Good

Nowata County, Oklahoma · 3.5 MI S JCT US 60 · Structure no. 151690000000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
208 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
680
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 28 over Lightning Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 28 over Lightning Creek in Nowata County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 680 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,088 by 2042. The structure is 208 ft (63.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 28
CrossesLightning Creek
Location3.5 MI S JCT US 60
RouteState Highway 28
CountyNowata County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.64911, -95.4857
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length208 ft (63.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic680 (2022)
Projected traffic1,088 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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$2.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 28 over Lightning Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 28 over Lightning 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 28 over Lightning Creek carry?

About 680 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 28 over Lightning Creek?

The structure is 208 ft (63.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 28 over Lightning Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.