US Bridges

S.H. 7 over Creek

Fair

Comanche County, Oklahoma · 0.8 MI.E.JCT.US281B · Structure no. 028570000000000

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 7 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 7 over Creek in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 95 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 5 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 18,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,600 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 164 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.2 mi (84 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 7
CrossesCreek
Location0.8 MI.E.JCT.US281B
RouteState Highway 7
CountyComanche County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.59419, -98.37583
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width164 ft (50 m)
Roadway width162 ft (49.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,500 (2022)
Projected traffic29,600 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.2 mi (84 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$826,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 7 over Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is S.H. 7 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 7 over Creek carry?

About 18,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 7 over Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 164 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 7 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.