US Bridges

S.H. 7 over Creek

Good

Atoka County, Oklahoma · 11.81 E Johnson C/L · Structure no. 321100000000000

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
120 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
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 2022, so it is 3 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 7
CrossesCreek
Location11.81 E Johnson C/L
RouteState Highway 7
CountyAtoka County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.37472, -96.21083
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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating101.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2022)
Projected traffic4,800 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.1 mi (71 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 7 over Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 7 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. 7 over Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 7 over Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns S.H. 7 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.