US Bridges

S.H. 20 over Dog Creek

Fair

Rogers County, Oklahoma · 1.2 MI E JCT SH 66 · Structure no. 151340000000000

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 20 over Dog Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 20 over Dog Creek in Rogers County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 65 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 5 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 12,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,160 by 2042. The structure is 161 ft (49.2 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 20
CrossesDog Creek
Location1.2 MI E JCT SH 66
RouteState Highway 20
CountyRogers County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.30726, -95.59554
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length161 ft (49.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,600 (2022)
Projected traffic20,160 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

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

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

About 12,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

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

The structure is 161 ft (49.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 20 over Dog Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.