US Bridges

S.H. 1 over Sincere Creek

Fair

Pontotoc County, Oklahoma · 9.8 MI NE JCT SH 3 · Structure no. 230140000000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 1 over Sincere Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 1 over Sincere 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,040 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 1
CrossesSincere Creek
Location9.8 MI NE JCT SH 3
RouteState Highway 1
CountyPontotoc County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.80521, -96.52161
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2022)
Projected traffic7,040 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 1 over Sincere Creek built?

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

What condition is S.H. 1 over Sincere 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 Sincere Creek carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 1 over Sincere Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 1 over Sincere Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.