US Bridges

S.H. 46 over Creek

Fair

Ellis County, Oklahoma · 11.6 MI N SH15 · Structure no. 005690000000000

Built
1918
107 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 46 over Creek is a concrete slab carrying S.H. 46 over Creek in Ellis County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1918, so it is 107 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 5 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 272 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 46
CrossesCreek
Location11.6 MI N SH15
RouteState Highway 46
CountyEllis County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.46449, -99.74852
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2022)
Projected traffic272 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.1 mi (71 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 46 over Creek built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 46 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 46 over Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 46 over Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 46 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.