US Bridges

S.H. 85 over Creek

Good

Craig County, Oklahoma · 0.4 MI E JCT SH 82 · Structure no. 108240000000000

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 85 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 85 over Creek in Craig County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 85
CrossesCreek
Location0.4 MI E JCT SH 82
RouteState Highway 85
CountyCraig County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.52469, -95.05282
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 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 traffic3,000 (2022)
Projected traffic4,800 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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. 85 over Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 85 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 85 over Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 85 over Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns S.H. 85 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.