US Bridges

S.H. 48 over Sincere Creek

Good

Pontotoc County, Oklahoma · 7.8 Mi. N. Coal C/L · Structure no. 290040000000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
251 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 48 over Sincere Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 48 over Sincere Creek in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 880 by 2042. The structure is 251 ft (76.4 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesS.H. 48
CrossesSincere Creek
Location7.8 Mi. N. Coal C/L
RouteState Highway 48
CountyPontotoc County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.78919, -96.44144
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length251 ft (76.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2022)
Projected traffic880 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$2.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 48 over Sincere Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 48 over Sincere 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 48 over Sincere Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 48 over Sincere Creek?

The structure is 251 ft (76.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 48 over Sincere Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.