US Bridges

S.H. 1 over Creek

Fair

Hughes County, Oklahoma · 0.7 MI W Calvin · Structure no. 235630000000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 1 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 1 over Creek in Hughes County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 5 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,520 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 1
CrossesCreek
Location0.7 MI W Calvin
RouteState Highway 1
CountyHughes County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.96605, -96.26317
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2022)
Projected traffic3,520 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$999,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 1 over Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

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

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 1 over Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns S.H. 1 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.