US Bridges

S.H. 1 over Hay Creek

Fair

Hughes County, Oklahoma · 0.2 MI W JCT US 75 · Structure no. 049290000000000

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 1 over Hay Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 1 over Hay Creek in Hughes County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 89 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,960 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 1
CrossesHay Creek
Location0.2 MI W JCT US 75
RouteState Highway 1
CountyHughes County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.9666, -96.24284
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2022)
Projected traffic4,960 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$676,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 1 over Hay Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is S.H. 1 over Hay 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. 1 over Hay Creek carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 1 over Hay Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 1 over Hay Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.