US Bridges

U.S. 281 Bus. over Creek

Good

Comanche County, Oklahoma · 4.8 Mi. N. JCT.US277 · Structure no. 158970000000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 281 Bus. over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 281 Bus. over Creek in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,840 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesU.S. 281 Bus.
CrossesCreek
Location4.8 Mi. N. JCT.US277
RouteU.S. Route 281B
Coordinates34.61869, -98.38881
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating79.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 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 traffic2,400 (2022)
Projected traffic3,840 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
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. 281 Bus. over Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 281 Bus. 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 U.S. 281 Bus. over Creek carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 281 Bus. over Creek?

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

Who owns U.S. 281 Bus. over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.