US Bridges

U.S. 81 Bus. over Creek

Fair

Grady County, Oklahoma · 1.3 MI N SH17 · Structure no. 168400000000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
680
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 1967, so it is 58 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 680 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,088 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 62 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
Location1.3 MI N SH17
RouteState Highway 81B
CountyGrady County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.80312, -97.96572
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.5 US tons
Inventory rating23.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic680 (2022)
Projected traffic1,088 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 U.S. 81 Bus. over Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 680 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

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

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.