US Bridges

S.H. 66 over Nickle Creek

Fair

Creek County, Oklahoma · 5.6 MI E N JCT SH 97 · Structure no. 127940000000000

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 66 over Nickle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 66 over Nickle Creek in Creek County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 73 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 15,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,280 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 66
CrossesNickle Creek
Location5.6 MI E N JCT SH 97
RouteState Highway 66
CountyCreek County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.06244, -96.06901
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,800 (2022)
Projected traffic25,280 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$837,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is S.H. 66 over Nickle 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 Nickle Creek carry?

About 15,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

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

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns S.H. 66 over Nickle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.