US Bridges

S.H. 76 over Demijohn Creek

Fair

Carter County, Oklahoma · 4.7 MI N Love C/L · Structure no. 130140000000000

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
830
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 76 over Demijohn Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 76 over Demijohn Creek in Carter County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 6 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 830 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,328 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.1 mi (79 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 76
CrossesDemijohn Creek
Location4.7 MI N Love C/L
RouteState Highway 76
CountyCarter County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.13651, -97.42225
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.3 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic830 (2022)
Projected traffic1,328 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.1 mi (79 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 76 over Demijohn Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 76 over Demijohn 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 76 over Demijohn Creek carry?

About 830 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 76 over Demijohn Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 76 over Demijohn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.