US Bridges

S.H. 88 over Sweet Water Creek

Good

Rogers County, Oklahoma · 4.7 MI N JCT SH 20 · Structure no. 164430000000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 88 over Sweet Water Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 88 over Sweet Water Creek in Rogers County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,880 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 88
CrossesSweet Water Creek
Location4.7 MI N JCT SH 20
RouteState Highway 88
CountyRogers County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.39109, -95.63267
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2022)
Projected traffic6,880 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 88 over Sweet Water Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 88 over Sweet Water 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. 88 over Sweet Water Creek carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 88 over Sweet Water Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns S.H. 88 over Sweet Water Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.