US Bridges

U.S. 75A over Polecat Creek

Good

Creek County, Oklahoma · 9.3 MI N Okmulgee C/L · Structure no. 198210000000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
303 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 75A over Polecat Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 75A over Polecat Creek in Creek County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,560 by 2042. The structure is 303 ft (92.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 75A
CrossesPolecat Creek
Location9.3 MI N Okmulgee C/L
RouteU.S. Route 75A
CountyCreek County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.96883, -96.0964
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length303 ft (92.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2022)
Projected traffic6,560 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 75A over Polecat 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 Polecat Creek carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

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

The structure is 303 ft (92.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 75A over Polecat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.