US Bridges

S.H. 11 over Creek

Fair

Grant County, Oklahoma · 1.5 MI W JCT SH 74 · Structure no. 154320000000000

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 11 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 11 over Creek in Grant County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,080 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 11
CrossesCreek
Location1.5 MI W JCT SH 74
RouteState Highway 11
CountyGrant County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.81069, -97.57898
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2022)
Projected traffic2,080 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 S.H. 11 over Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 11 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 11 over Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 11 over Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 11 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.