US Bridges

U.S. 75A over Creek

Good

Creek County, Oklahoma · 0.2 Mis JCT SH 117 · Structure no. 038850000000000

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 75A over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 75A over Creek in Creek County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 92 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 12,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,480 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesU.S. 75A
CrossesCreek
Location0.2 Mis JCT SH 117
RouteU.S. Route 75A
Coordinates35.98699, -96.11378
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 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 traffic12,800 (2022)
Projected traffic20,480 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 75A over Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is U.S. 75A 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 75A over Creek carry?

About 12,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 75A over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns U.S. 75A over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.