US Bridges

S.H. 7 over Creek

Fair

Atoka County, Oklahoma · 14.89 E Johnston C/L · Structure no. 243020000000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 7 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 7 over Creek in Atoka County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,320 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 7
CrossesCreek
Location14.89 E Johnston C/L
RouteState Highway 7
CountyAtoka County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.37475, -96.15747
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2022)
Projected traffic4,320 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 7 over Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 7 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 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 7 over Creek carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 7 over Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns S.H. 7 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.