US Bridges

S.H. 10 over Deer Creek

Fair

Craig County, Oklahoma · 3 MI W JCT US 59 · Structure no. 137820000000000

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
790
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 10 over Deer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 10 over Deer Creek in Craig County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 5 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 790 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,264 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 85.1 mi (137 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 10
CrossesDeer Creek
Location3 MI W JCT US 59
RouteState Highway 10
CountyCraig County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.87368, -95.15333
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 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 traffic790 (2022)
Projected traffic1,264 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed85.1 mi (137 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. 10 over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 10 over Deer 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 10 over Deer Creek carry?

About 790 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 10 over Deer Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns S.H. 10 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.