US Bridges

Old U.S. 281 Spur over Creek

GoodPosted for load

Canadian County, Oklahoma · 00.5 Mi.E. Jct. US181 · Structure no. 032570000000000

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old U.S. 281 Spur over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old U.S. 281 Spur over Creek in Canadian County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesOld U.S. 281 Spur
CrossesCreek
Location00.5 Mi.E. Jct. US181
RouteCounty Highway D1010
Coordinates35.55103, -98.30232
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22 US tons
Inventory rating13.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic640 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old U.S. 281 Spur over Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old U.S. 281 Spur 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Old U.S. 281 Spur over Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Old U.S. 281 Spur over Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Old U.S. 281 Spur over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.