US Bridges

S.H. 23 over Creek

Fair

Beaver County, Oklahoma · 2.7 Mi.S. Jct. US270 · Structure no. 207630000000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
890
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 23 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 23 over Creek in Beaver County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 890 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,424 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.1 mi (79 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 23
CrossesCreek
Location2.7 Mi.S. Jct. US270
RouteState Highway 23
CountyBeaver County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.57855, -100.52425
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic890 (2022)
Projected traffic1,424 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.1 mi (79 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$749,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 23 over Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 23 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 23 over Creek carry?

About 890 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 23 over Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 23 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.