US Bridges

S.H. 54 over Creek

Good

Kiowa County, Oklahoma · 7.3 MI N U.S. 62 · Structure no. 143480000000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 54 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 54 over Creek in Kiowa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 54
CrossesCreek
Location7.3 MI N U.S. 62
RouteState Highway 54
CountyKiowa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.73913, -98.86148
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2022)
Projected traffic720 by 2042
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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$699,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 54 over Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 54 over 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 54 over Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 54 over Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 54 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.