US Bridges

S.H. 10 over Tar Creek

Good

Ottawa County, Oklahoma · .9E U.S. 69 · Structure no. 265020000000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
219 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 10 over Tar Creek is a concrete slab carrying S.H. 10 over Tar Creek in Ottawa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 11,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,720 by 2042. The structure is 219 ft (66.7 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 10
CrossesTar Creek
Location.9E U.S. 69
RouteState Highway 10
CountyOttawa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.87115, -94.86058
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.5 US tons
Inventory rating53.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length219 ft (66.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,700 (2022)
Projected traffic18,720 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$5.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 10 over Tar Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 10 over Tar 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 10 over Tar Creek carry?

About 11,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 10 over Tar Creek?

The structure is 219 ft (66.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 10 over Tar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.