US Bridges

S.H. 16 over Salt Creek Trib.

Fair

Okmulgee County, Oklahoma · 2.26 E Creek C/L · Structure no. 049230000000000

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 16 over Salt Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 16 over Salt Creek Trib. in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 16
CrossesSalt Creek Trib.
Location2.26 E Creek C/L
RouteState Highway 16
CountyOkmulgee County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.74075, -96.15206
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2022)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 16 over Salt Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 16 over Salt Creek Trib. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 16 over Salt Creek Trib. carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 16 over Salt Creek Trib.?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 16 over Salt Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.