US Bridges

U.S. 75 over Wewoka Creek

Fair

Hughes County, Oklahoma · 2.5 MI S JCT SH 9 · Structure no. 153820000000000

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
402 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 75 over Wewoka Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 75 over Wewoka Creek in Hughes County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,720 by 2042. The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 75
CrossesWewoka Creek
Location2.5 MI S JCT SH 9
RouteU.S. Route 75
CountyHughes County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.19598, -96.24811
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length402 ft (122.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2022)
Projected traffic2,720 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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$2.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 75 over Wewoka Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 75 over Wewoka 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 75 over Wewoka Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 75 over Wewoka Creek?

The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 75 over Wewoka Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.