US Bridges

S.H. 15 & S.H. 74 over Creek

Good

Garfield County, Oklahoma · 8 MI N JCT US 64 · Structure no. 071140000000000

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 15 & S.H. 74 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 15 & S.H. 74 over Creek in Garfield County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 86 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.8 mi (85 km).

CarriesS.H. 15 & S.H. 74
CrossesCreek
Location8 MI N JCT US 64
RouteState Highway 15
Coordinates36.51304, -97.58637
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2022)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.8 mi (85 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. 15 & S.H. 74 over Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is S.H. 15 & S.H. 74 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 15 & S.H. 74 over Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 15 & S.H. 74 over Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns S.H. 15 & S.H. 74 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.