US Bridges

S.H. 65 over Creek

Fair

Cotton County, Oklahoma · 7.3 MI N JCT SH 53 · Structure no. 154920000000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
620
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 65 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 65 over Creek in Cotton County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 620 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 992 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 65
CrossesCreek
Location7.3 MI N JCT SH 53
RouteState Highway 65
CountyCotton County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.46722, -98.22639
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (2022)
Projected traffic992 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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 S.H. 65 over Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 65 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 65 over Creek carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 65 over Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 65 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.