US Bridges

Sangre Rd. over Stillwater Creek

FairPosted for load

Payne County, Oklahoma · .2N 2.6W of SH51/MAIN · Structure no. 124640000000000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
179 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sangre Rd. over Stillwater Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Sangre Rd. over Stillwater Creek in Payne County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2042. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSangre Rd.
CrossesStillwater Creek
Location.2N 2.6W of SH51/MAIN
RouteCity Street N3310
CountyPayne County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.11786, -97.10514
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic320 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$672,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sangre Rd. over Stillwater Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sangre Rd. over Stillwater Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Sangre Rd. over Stillwater Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sangre Rd. over Stillwater Creek?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Sangre Rd. over Stillwater Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.