US Bridges

S.H. 16 over Clingan Creek

Fair

Wagoner County, Oklahoma · 4.7 MI N Muskogee CO · Structure no. 228220000000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 16 over Clingan Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 16 over Clingan Creek in Wagoner County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,520 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 16
CrossesClingan Creek
Location4.7 MI N Muskogee CO
RouteState Highway 16
CountyWagoner County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.85703, -95.33595
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2022)
Projected traffic3,520 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 16 over Clingan Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 16 over Clingan 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 16 over Clingan Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 16 over Clingan Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 16 over Clingan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.