S.H. 56 over Sand Creek
GoodSeminole County, Oklahoma · 0.4 MI N JCT US 270BU · Structure no. 174680000000000
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 121 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S.H. 56 over Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 56 over Sand Creek in Seminole County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 56 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,040 by 2042. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S.H. 56 over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is S.H. 56 over Sand 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does S.H. 56 over Sand Creek carry?
About 1,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is S.H. 56 over Sand Creek?
The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns S.H. 56 over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.