S.H. 56 over Sand Creek
FairSeminole County, Oklahoma · 2.4 MI N JCT SH 99A · Structure no. 182930000000000
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 142 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,400
- 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 1972 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 53 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 6 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,240 by 2042. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is S.H. 56 over Sand 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 2024.
How much traffic does S.H. 56 over Sand Creek carry?
About 1,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is S.H. 56 over Sand Creek?
The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns S.H. 56 over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.