US Bridges

U.S. 377/SH 99 over Sandy Creek

Good

Seminole County, Oklahoma · 6.5 Mi. N Pontotoc C/L · Structure no. 269390000000000

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
214 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 377/SH 99 over Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 377/SH 99 over Sandy Creek in Seminole County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2042. The structure is 214 ft (65.1 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesU.S. 377/SH 99
CrossesSandy Creek
Location6.5 Mi. N Pontotoc C/L
RouteU.S. Route 377
Coordinates35.02833, -96.67833
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating55.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length214 ft (65.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2022)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 377/SH 99 over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 377/SH 99 over Sandy 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 U.S. 377/SH 99 over Sandy Creek carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 377/SH 99 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 214 ft (65.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 377/SH 99 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.