US Bridges

S.H. 45 over Creek

Good

Garfield County, Oklahoma · 2.3 E Alfalfa C/L · Structure no. 302680000000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 45 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 45 over Creek in Garfield County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 880 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 45
CrossesCreek
Location2.3 E Alfalfa C/L
RouteState Highway 45
CountyGarfield County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.47766, -98.06357
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length51 ft (15.5 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 traffic550 (2022)
Projected traffic880 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 45 over Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 45 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. 45 over Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 45 over Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns S.H. 45 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.