US Bridges

U.S. 287 over Creek

Fair

Cimarron County, Oklahoma · 17.73 Mi. N. Jct. US64 · Structure no. 045450000000000

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
82 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
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 1979, 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 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 287
CrossesCreek
Location17.73 Mi. N. Jct. US64
RouteU.S. Route 287
CountyCimarron County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.96616, -102.52338
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2022)
Projected traffic3,200 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$1.5 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 1979.

What condition is U.S. 287 over 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 U.S. 287 over Creek carry?

About 2,000 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 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 287 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.