US Bridges

S.H. 46 over Creek

Fair

Ellis County, Oklahoma · 6.0 MI N US60 · Structure no. 136210000000000

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
670
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 46 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 46 over Creek in Ellis County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 670 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,072 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 46
CrossesCreek
Location6.0 MI N US60
RouteState Highway 46
CountyEllis County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.21455, -99.77514
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic670 (2022)
Projected traffic1,072 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
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. 46 over Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 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 670 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 46 over Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 46 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.