US Bridges

U.S. 75 over N. Branch Grave Creek

Good

Hughes County, Oklahoma · 1.9 Mi. N. JCT US 270 · Structure no. 262590000000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
81 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 75 over N. Branch Grave Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 75 over N. Branch Grave Creek in Hughes County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,560 by 2042. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 75
CrossesN. Branch Grave Creek
Location1.9 Mi. N. JCT US 270
RouteU.S. Route 75
CountyHughes County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.11471, -96.24778
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating99.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2022)
Projected traffic2,560 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$729,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 75 over N. Branch Grave Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 75 over N. Branch Grave Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 75 over N. Branch Grave Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 75 over N. Branch Grave Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 75 over N. Branch Grave Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.