US Bridges

U.S. 81 SB over Creek

Good

Canadian County, Oklahoma · 1.1S of I-40 · Structure no. 273110000000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 81 SB over Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 81 SB over Creek in Canadian County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2042. The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesU.S. 81 SB
CrossesCreek
Location1.1S of I-40
RouteU.S. Route 81
CountyCanadian County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.48478, -97.93853
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length93 ft (28.4 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2022)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 81 SB over Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 81 SB 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 U.S. 81 SB over Creek carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 81 SB over Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 81 SB over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.