US Bridges

S.H. 16 over East Spring Creek

Fair

Creek County, Oklahoma · 8.3 MI S E JCT SH 33 · Structure no. 143390000000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 16 over East Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 16 over East Spring Creek in Creek County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 16
CrossesEast Spring Creek
Location8.3 MI S E JCT SH 33
RouteState Highway 16
CountyCreek County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.90113, -96.53517
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 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 traffic1,000 (2022)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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$729,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 16 over East Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 16 over East Spring 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. 16 over East Spring Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 16 over East Spring Creek?

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

Who owns S.H. 16 over East Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.