US Bridges

U.S. 281 over Sugar Creek

Fair

Caddo County, Oklahoma · 6.1 N US62 Anadarko · Structure no. 145030000000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
322 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 281 over Sugar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 281 over Sugar Creek in Caddo County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,440 by 2042. The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.9 mi (90 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 281
CrossesSugar Creek
Location6.1 N US62 Anadarko
RouteU.S. Route 281
CountyCaddo County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.15954, -98.24963
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 20
Structure length322 ft (98.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2022)
Projected traffic5,440 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed55.9 mi (90 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$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 281 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 281 over Sugar 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 U.S. 281 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 281 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 281 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.