US Bridges

S.H. 20 over Hominy Creek- Skiatook L

Fair

Osage County, Oklahoma · 13.0 Mi. E. Jct. SH99 · Structure no. 198330000000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
652 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 20 over Hominy Creek- Skiatook L is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 20 over Hominy Creek- Skiatook L in Osage County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,040 by 2042. The structure is 652 ft (198.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 20
CrossesHominy Creek- Skiatook L
Location13.0 Mi. E. Jct. SH99
RouteState Highway 20
CountyOsage County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.37976, -96.17896
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length652 ft (198.7 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2022)
Projected traffic3,040 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 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$4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 20 over Hominy Creek- Skiatook L built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 20 over Hominy Creek- Skiatook L 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 20 over Hominy Creek- Skiatook L carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 20 over Hominy Creek- Skiatook L?

The structure is 652 ft (198.7 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 20 over Hominy Creek- Skiatook L?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.