US Bridges

U.S. 75 over Salt Creek

Good

Hughes County, Oklahoma · 8.62 Mi. N Coal C/L · Structure no. 314630000000000

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 75 over Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 75 over Salt Creek in Hughes County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2042. The structure is 126 ft (38.3 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesU.S. 75
CrossesSalt Creek
Location8.62 Mi. N Coal C/L
RouteU.S. Route 75
Coordinates34.88806, -96.2475
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length126 ft (38.3 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2022)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2042
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 75 over Salt 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 March 2024.

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

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

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

The structure is 126 ft (38.3 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 75 over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.