US Bridges

S.H. 15 over Creek

Fair

Garfield County, Oklahoma · 5.5 MI E JCT SH 74 · Structure no. 005780000000000

Built
1918
107 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
570
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 Garfield 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 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 570 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 912 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesS.H. 15
CrossesCreek
Location5.5 MI E JCT SH 74
RouteState Highway 15
Coordinates36.53484, -97.48847
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic570 (2022)
Projected traffic912 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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. 15 over Creek built?

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

What condition is S.H. 15 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 February 2024.

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

About 570 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 15 over Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 15 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.