US Bridges

U.S. 81 Bus. over Creek

Good

Grady County, Oklahoma · 0.1 MI S SH17 · Structure no. 022500000000000

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 81 Bus. over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 81 Bus. over Creek in Grady County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 96 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,480 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 81 Bus.
CrossesCreek
Location0.1 MI S SH17
RouteState Highway 81B
CountyGrady County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.77887, -97.95617
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.1 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2022)
Projected traffic4,480 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 81 Bus. over Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is U.S. 81 Bus. 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 81 Bus. over Creek carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 81 Bus. over Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 81 Bus. over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.