US Bridges

S.H. 49 over Creek

Good

Comanche County, Oklahoma · 0.5 Mi.W.Jct. US62 · Structure no. 041610000000000

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 49 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 49 over Creek in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 91 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,360 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesS.H. 49
CrossesCreek
Location0.5 Mi.W.Jct. US62
RouteState Highway 49
Coordinates34.71711, -98.40754
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.2 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 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 width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2022)
Projected traffic7,360 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 49 over Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is S.H. 49 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 49 over Creek carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 49 over Creek?

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

Who owns S.H. 49 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.