US Bridges

Old S.H. 34 over Creek

Good

Custer County, Oklahoma · 7.6 MI N JCT S.H. 33 · Structure no. 036260000000000

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old S.H. 34 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old S.H. 34 over Creek in Custer County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,760 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld S.H. 34
CrossesCreek
Location7.6 MI N JCT S.H. 33
RouteCounty Highway N2038
Coordinates35.74533, -99.36215
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic1,760 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old S.H. 34 over Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old S.H. 34 over 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Old S.H. 34 over Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Old S.H. 34 over Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Old S.H. 34 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.