US Bridges

S.H. 1 over Muddy Boggy Creek

Fair

Pontotoc County, Oklahoma · 4.5 MI E JCT SH 3 · Structure no. 229820000000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 1 over Muddy Boggy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 1 over Muddy Boggy Creek in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,600 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 1
CrossesMuddy Boggy Creek
Location4.5 MI E JCT SH 3
RouteState Highway 1
CountyPontotoc County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.78119, -96.60342
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2022)
Projected traffic9,600 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 1 over Muddy Boggy Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 1 over Muddy Boggy 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 1 over Muddy Boggy Creek carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 1 over Muddy Boggy Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns S.H. 1 over Muddy Boggy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.