US Bridges

S.H. 16 over Salt Creek

Good

Okmulgee County, Oklahoma · 4.07 E Creek C/L · Structure no. 290990000000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 16 over Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 16 over Salt Creek in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 16
CrossesSalt Creek
Location4.07 E Creek C/L
RouteState Highway 16
CountyOkmulgee County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.74083, -96.11972
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length200 ft (61.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2022)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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. 16 over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 200 ft (61.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 16 over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.