US Bridges

S.H. 75A over Childers Creek

Good

Creek County, Oklahoma · 7.2MI.N of Okmulgee C/L · Structure no. 285390000000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 75A over Childers Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S.H. 75A over Childers Creek in Creek County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,840 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesS.H. 75A
CrossesChilders Creek
Location7.2MI.N of Okmulgee C/L
RouteState Highway 75
Coordinates35.95611, -96.072
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.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2022)
Projected traffic7,840 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$2.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 75A over Childers Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 75A over Childers 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. 75A over Childers Creek carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 75A over Childers Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 75A over Childers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.