US Bridges

S.H. 15 over Creek

Good

Ellis County, Oklahoma · 6.8 MI NE US283 · Structure no. 044260000000000

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 15 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 15 over Creek in Ellis County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 90 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,040 by 2042. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 15
CrossesCreek
Location6.8 MI NE US283
RouteState Highway 15
CountyEllis County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.31131, -99.77451
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionNovember 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2022)
Projected traffic3,040 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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. 15 over Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is S.H. 15 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 15 over Creek carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 15 over Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 15 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.