S.H. 43 over Creek

Good

Atoka County, Oklahoma · 20.48 E JCT US-69 · Structure no. 163600000000000

Built: 1965; 60 years old
Condition: Good; inspected October 2024
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 34 ft; 3 main spans
Daily traffic: 480; 2022 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 43 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 43 over Creek in Atoka County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 480 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 768 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.2 mi (84 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 43

CrossesCreek

Location20.48 E JCT US-69

RouteState Highway 43

CountyAtoka County

StateOklahoma

Coordinates34.54287, -95.72107

Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Culvert	7 Good	Some minor problems.

Last inspectionOctober 2024

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations

Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating42.8 US tons

Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert

MaterialConcrete

DeckNot applicable

Main spans3

Design loadHS 20

Structure length34 ft (10.4 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 traffic480 (2022)

Projected traffic768 by 2042

Trucks15%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed52.2 mi (84 km)

TollOn a free road

National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency

Maintained byState Highway Agency

Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places

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. 43 over Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 43 over 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 43 over Creek carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 43 over Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns S.H. 43 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.