US Bridges

S.H. 28 over Big Creek

Good

Nowata County, Oklahoma · 4.5 MI N JCT US 60 · Structure no. 153760000000000

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
316 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
670
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 28 over Big Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 28 over Big Creek in Nowata County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 64 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 670 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,072 by 2042. The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 28
CrossesBig Creek
Location4.5 MI N JCT US 60
RouteState Highway 28
CountyNowata County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.74906, -95.53145
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length316 ft (96.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic670 (2022)
Projected traffic1,072 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is S.H. 28 over Big 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 August 2023.

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

About 670 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

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

The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 28 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.