US Bridges

S.H. 7 over Creek

Good

Comanche County, Oklahoma · 5.2 MI.E.JCT.US281B · Structure no. 166800000000000

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
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 1966 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 59 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,000 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.2 mi (84 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 7
CrossesCreek
Location5.2 MI.E.JCT.US281B
RouteState Highway 7
CountyComanche County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.59397, -98.2991
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating72.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 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 traffic10,000 (2022)
Projected traffic16,000 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$955,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 7 over Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is S.H. 7 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. 7 over Creek carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 7 over Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns S.H. 7 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.