US Bridges

S.H. 74 over Creek

Fair

Garvin County, Oklahoma · 0.24 Mi. N. Carter C/L · Structure no. 299020000000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 74 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 74 over Creek in Garvin County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,440 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 74
CrossesCreek
Location0.24 Mi. N. Carter C/L
RouteState Highway 74
CountyGarvin County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.51, -97.40472
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2022)
Projected traffic1,440 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a toll 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. 74 over Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 74 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. 74 over Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 74 over Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns S.H. 74 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.