US Bridges

Banyan Rd. over Creek

PoorPosted for load

Okmulgee County, Oklahoma · 4.0 E 2.0 S Morris · Structure no. 052110000000000

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Banyan Rd. over Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Banyan Rd. over Creek in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBanyan Rd.
CrossesCreek
Location4.0 E 2.0 S Morris
RouteCounty Highway E0990
Coordinates35.58072, -95.7852
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating20.2 US tons
Inventory rating12.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Banyan Rd. over Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Banyan Rd. over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Banyan Rd. over Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Banyan Rd. over Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Banyan Rd. over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.