US Bridges

S.H. 123 over Sand Creek

Good

Osage County, Oklahoma · 1.5 Mi. S. Jct. US60 · Structure no. 190950000000000

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
321 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 123 over Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 123 over Sand Creek in Osage County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 50 years old, older 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,120 by 2042. The structure is 321 ft (97.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesS.H. 123
CrossesSand Creek
Location1.5 Mi. S. Jct. US60
RouteState Highway 123
Coordinates36.71903, -96.00744
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length321 ft (97.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2022)
Projected traffic5,120 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 123 over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is S.H. 123 over Sand 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 123 over Sand Creek carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 123 over Sand Creek?

The structure is 321 ft (97.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 123 over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.