US Bridges

Sandy Creek Dr. over S.H. 1 under

Fair

Pontotoc County, Oklahoma · In Ada · Structure no. 173250000000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
202 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sandy Creek Dr. over S.H. 1 under is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Sandy Creek Dr. over S.H. 1 under in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2042. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSandy Creek Dr.
CrossesS.H. 1 under
LocationIn Ada
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPontotoc County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.77985, -96.70028
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.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic800 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sandy Creek Dr. over S.H. 1 under built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sandy Creek Dr. over S.H. 1 under 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 2024.

How much traffic does Sandy Creek Dr. over S.H. 1 under carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Sandy Creek Dr. over S.H. 1 under?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Sandy Creek Dr. over S.H. 1 under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.