US Bridges

S.H. 48 over Deep Fork of the N. Can.

Good

Okfuskee County, Oklahoma · 10.4 MI N JCT U.S. 62 · Structure no. 290060000000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 48 over Deep Fork of the N. Can. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 48 over Deep Fork of the N. Can. in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,920 by 2042. The structure is 185 ft (56.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.7 mi (88 km).

CarriesS.H. 48
CrossesDeep Fork of the N. Can.
Location10.4 MI N JCT U.S. 62
RouteState Highway 48
Coordinates35.62995, -96.38766
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length185 ft (56.5 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2022)
Projected traffic1,920 by 2042
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed54.7 mi (88 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$2.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 48 over Deep Fork of the N. Can. built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 48 over Deep Fork of the N. Can. 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. 48 over Deep Fork of the N. Can. carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 48 over Deep Fork of the N. Can.?

The structure is 185 ft (56.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 48 over Deep Fork of the N. Can.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.