US Bridges

S.H. 45 over Creek

Fair

Alfalfa County, Oklahoma · 1.4 Mi.E. of Woods Cl · Structure no. 030570000000000

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 45 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 45 over Creek in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 95 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 5 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,760 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 45
CrossesCreek
Location1.4 Mi.E. of Woods Cl
RouteState Highway 45
CountyAlfalfa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.57897, -98.49722
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2022)
Projected traffic1,760 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.2 mi (76 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 45 over Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is S.H. 45 over 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 45 over Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 45 over Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns S.H. 45 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.