US Bridges

S.H. 145 over Creek

Fair

Garvin County, Oklahoma · .06 Mi. E JCT I-35 · Structure no. 186250000000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 145 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 145 over Creek in Garvin County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,920 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 145
CrossesCreek
Location.06 Mi. E JCT I-35
RouteState Highway 145
CountyGarvin County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.82618, -97.29671
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating97.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 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 traffic1,200 (2022)
Projected traffic1,920 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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. 145 over Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 145 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 145 over Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 145 over Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns S.H. 145 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.