US Bridges

S.H. 16 over Snake Creek Trib.

Fair

Okmulgee County, Oklahoma · 4.02 E JCT US-75 · Structure no. 116130000000000

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 16 over Snake Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 16 over Snake Creek Trib. in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 75 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 5 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,880 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 16
CrossesSnake Creek Trib.
Location4.02 E JCT US-75
RouteState Highway 16
CountyOkmulgee County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.74041, -95.93381
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2022)
Projected traffic2,880 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 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 Snake Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is S.H. 16 over Snake 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 January 2023.

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

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

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

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.