US Bridges

S.H. 76 over Creek

Fair

Garvin County, Oklahoma · 7.9 MI N Stephens CO · Structure no. 099680000000000

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 76 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 76 over Creek in Garvin County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 76
CrossesCreek
Location7.9 MI N Stephens CO
RouteState Highway 76
CountyGarvin County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.79, -97.59817
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2022)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 76 over Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 76 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 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 76 over Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 76 over Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 76 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.