US Bridges

S.H. 20 over Cat Creek

Good

Rogers County, Oklahoma · .3 MI W JCT SH 66 · Structure no. 143290000000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 20 over Cat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 20 over Cat Creek in Rogers County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 18,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,120 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 20
CrossesCat Creek
Location.3 MI W JCT SH 66
RouteState Highway 20
CountyRogers County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.31506, -95.62239
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,200 (2022)
Projected traffic29,120 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$660,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 20 over Cat Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 20 over Cat 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 20 over Cat Creek carry?

About 18,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 20 over Cat Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns S.H. 20 over Cat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.