US Bridges

S.H. 34 over Creek

Fair

Dewey County, Oklahoma · 3.0 MI N Custer C/L · Structure no. 036970000000000

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 34 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 34 over Creek in Dewey 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 64 mi (103 km).

CarriesS.H. 34
CrossesCreek
Location3.0 MI N Custer C/L
RouteState Highway 34
Coordinates35.85246, -99.35461
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2022)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed64 mi (103 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 S.H. 34 over Creek built?

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

What condition is S.H. 34 over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

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

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 34 over Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 34 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.