US Bridges

S.H. 10 over Cedar Creek

Good

Nowata County, Oklahoma · 8.8 MI W Craig County · Structure no. 187510000000000

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
193 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
720
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 10 over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 10 over Cedar Creek in Nowata County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 51 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 720 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,152 by 2042. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.1 mi (87 km).

CarriesS.H. 10
CrossesCedar Creek
Location8.8 MI W Craig County
RouteState Highway 10
Coordinates36.85152, -95.55193
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic720 (2022)
Projected traffic1,152 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed54.1 mi (87 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 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 10 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is S.H. 10 over Cedar 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 10 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 720 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 10 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 10 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.