US Bridges

S.H. 27 over Windy Creek

Good

Okfuskee County, Oklahoma · 1.7 MI N Hughes CO · Structure no. 268300000000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
850
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 27 over Windy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 27 over Windy Creek in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,360 by 2042. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 27
CrossesWindy Creek
Location1.7 MI N Hughes CO
RouteState Highway 27
CountyOkfuskee County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.31394, -96.28243
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2022)
Projected traffic1,360 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 27 over Windy Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 27 over Windy 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 27 over Windy Creek carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 27 over Windy Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 27 over Windy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.