Josephine Smith Pk over Creek
PoorOttawa County, Oklahoma · .9 S of Lincolnville · Structure no. 092750000000000
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 63 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
Josephine Smith Pk over Creek is a concrete slab carrying Josephine Smith Pk over Creek in Ottawa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Josephine Smith Pk over Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Josephine Smith Pk 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Josephine Smith Pk over Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Josephine Smith Pk over Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Josephine Smith Pk over Creek?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.