US Bridges

S.H. 66 over Polecat Creek

Fair

Creek County, Oklahoma · 10.3 MI NE JCT SH 48 · Structure no. 065660000000000

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
181 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 66 over Polecat Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 66 over Polecat Creek in Creek County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 87 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,760 by 2042. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 66
CrossesPolecat Creek
Location10.3 MI NE JCT SH 48
RouteState Highway 66
CountyCreek County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.9196, -96.28188
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2022)
Projected traffic5,760 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 66 over Polecat Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is S.H. 66 over Polecat 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 66 over Polecat Creek carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 66 over Polecat Creek?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 66 over Polecat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.