US Bridges

S.H. 8 over Creek

Fair

Caddo County, Oklahoma · 6 MI S US62 in Anadark · Structure no. 071130000000000

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
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 Caddo County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older 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 5 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,520 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 8
CrossesCreek
Location6 MI S US62 in Anadark
RouteState Highway 8
CountyCaddo County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.98709, -98.23372
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2022)
Projected traffic3,520 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 8 over Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 8 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 September 2024.

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

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 8 over Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 8 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.