US Bridges

S.H. 115 over Creek

Fair

Kiowa County, Oklahoma · 0.3 MI N S.H. 19 E · Structure no. 106550000000000

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 115 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 115 over Creek in Kiowa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 115
CrossesCreek
Location0.3 MI N S.H. 19 E
RouteState Highway 115
CountyKiowa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.91795, -98.70807
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.3 US tons
Inventory rating32.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2022)
Projected traffic288 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 115 over Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 115 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 115 over Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 115 over Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 115 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.