US Bridges

S.H. 4 over Creek

Good

Canadian County, Oklahoma · 0.7 Mi. N. Jct. SH 3 · Structure no. 215850000000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 4 over Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 4 over Creek in Canadian County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 6,700 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,720 by 2042. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesS.H. 4
CrossesCreek
Location0.7 Mi. N. Jct. SH 3
RouteState Highway 4
Coordinates35.61583, -97.74523
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,700 (2022)
Projected traffic10,720 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 4 over Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 4 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 4 over Creek carry?

About 6,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 4 over Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 4 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.