US Bridges

U.S. 75 over Creek

Fair

Coal County, Oklahoma · 2.6 MI N Atoka CO · Structure no. 034990000000000

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1949
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 75 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 75 over Creek in Coal County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1949, so it is 93 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,440 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 75
CrossesCreek
Location2.6 MI N Atoka CO
RouteU.S. Route 75
CountyCoal County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.45001, -96.20919
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2022)
Projected traffic5,440 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 75 over Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1949.

What condition is U.S. 75 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. 75 over Creek carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 75 over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns U.S. 75 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.