US Bridges

S.H. 8 over Creek

Good

Blaine County, Oklahoma · 11.0 MI N JCT U.S. 270 · Structure no. 130440000000000

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
127 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 8 over Creek is a concrete slab carrying S.H. 8 over Creek in Blaine County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2042. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 8
CrossesCreek
Location11.0 MI N JCT U.S. 270
RouteState Highway 8
CountyBlaine County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.95645, -98.34949
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2022)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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$1.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 8 over Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 8 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 8 over Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 8 over Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 8 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.