US Bridges

S.H. 117 over Creek

Fair

Creek County, Oklahoma · 2.7 MI E JCT US 75A · Structure no. 154220000000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 117 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 117 over Creek in Creek County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 11,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,080 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 117
CrossesCreek
Location2.7 MI E JCT US 75A
RouteState Highway 117
CountyCreek County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.98841, -96.06464
Functional classUrban Minor 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 rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 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 traffic11,300 (2022)
Projected traffic18,080 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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. 117 over Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 117 over 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. 117 over Creek carry?

About 11,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 117 over Creek?

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

Who owns S.H. 117 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.