US Bridges

S.H. 76 over Caddo Creek

Fair

Carter County, Oklahoma · 1.9 MI N JCT SH53E · Structure no. 250750000000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
227 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 76 over Caddo Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 76 over Caddo Creek in Carter County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,120 by 2042. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.7 mi (88 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 76
CrossesCaddo Creek
Location1.9 MI N JCT SH53E
RouteState Highway 76
CountyCarter County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.3749, -97.49239
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2022)
Projected traffic5,120 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed54.7 mi (88 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 76 over Caddo 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 November 2024.

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

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

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

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 76 over Caddo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.