US Bridges

Creek Tp over Polecat Creek

Good

Creek County, Oklahoma · 01.36N · Structure no. 260290000000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
402 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
10,300
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Creek Tp over Polecat Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Creek Tp over Polecat Creek in Creek County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 10,300 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,480 by 2042. The structure is 402 ft (122.6 m) long and 53 ft wide.

CarriesCreek Tp
CrossesPolecat Creek
Location01.36N
Coordinates36.02072, -96.07037
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length402 ft (122.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,300 (2022)
Projected traffic16,480 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$3.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Creek Tp over Polecat Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Creek Tp 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Creek Tp over Polecat Creek carry?

About 10,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Creek Tp over Polecat Creek?

The structure is 402 ft (122.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Creek Tp over Polecat Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.