US Bridges

S.H. 66 over Catfish Creek

Good

Creek County, Oklahoma · 12.8 MI E Lincoln C0 · Structure no. 235940000000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 66 over Catfish Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 66 over Catfish Creek in Creek County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,600 by 2042. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 66
CrossesCatfish Creek
Location12.8 MI E Lincoln C0
RouteState Highway 66
CountyCreek County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.81996, -96.41242
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2022)
Projected traffic5,600 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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$1.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

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

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

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

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 66 over Catfish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.