US Bridges

S.H. 34 over Creek

Good

Beckham County, Oklahoma · 5.3 N JCT S.H. 152 · Structure no. 316720000000000

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
867
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 34 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 34 over Creek in Beckham 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 867 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,224 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 85 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesS.H. 34
CrossesCreek
Location5.3 N JCT S.H. 152
RouteState Highway 34
CountyBeckham County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.36611, -99.50528
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.5 US tons
Inventory rating72.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic867 (2022)
Projected traffic1,224 by 2042
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 34 over Creek built?

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

What condition is S.H. 34 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 34 over Creek carry?

About 867 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 34 over Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 34 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.