US Bridges

U.S. 287 over Creek

Good

Cimarron County, Oklahoma · 11.59 Mi. N. Jct. US64 · Structure no. 045390000000000

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
82 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 287 over Creek is a concrete slab carrying U.S. 287 over Creek in Cimarron County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 90 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,520 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 287
CrossesCreek
Location11.59 Mi. N. Jct. US64
RouteU.S. Route 287
CountyCimarron County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.87708, -102.51753
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.3 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2022)
Projected traffic3,520 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
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$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 287 over Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is U.S. 287 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 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 287 over Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 287 over Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 287 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.