US Bridges

New Bake RD over Sandy Creek

Good

Pittsburg County, Oklahoma · 0.5 S. of US 270 · Structure no. 223790000000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
201 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Bake RD over Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying New Bake RD over Sandy Creek in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2042. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNew Bake RD
CrossesSandy Creek
Location0.5 S. of US 270
RouteCity Street N4035
Coordinates34.93823, -95.83343
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic800 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$718,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Bake RD over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Bake RD over Sandy 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 New Bake RD over Sandy Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is New Bake RD over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns New Bake RD over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.