US Bridges

S.H. 7 over Creek

Fair

Comanche County, Oklahoma · 9.0 MI.E.JCT.US281B · Structure no. 166820000000000

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
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 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,800 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 152 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.2 mi (84 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 7
CrossesCreek
Location9.0 MI.E.JCT.US281B
RouteState Highway 7
CountyComanche County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.59385, -98.2301
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width152 ft (46.3 m)
Roadway width151 ft (46 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2022)
Projected traffic12,800 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$820,000
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 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 8,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 7 over Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 152 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 7 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.