US Bridges

S.H. 15 over Creek

Fair

Garfield County, Oklahoma · 1.5 MI E JCT SH 74 · Structure no. 006210000000000

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 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 1930 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 95 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 570 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 912 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 15
CrossesCreek
Location1.5 MI E JCT SH 74
RouteState Highway 15
CountyGarfield County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.53471, -97.56093
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 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 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

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 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 15 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.