US Bridges

S.H. 49 over Creek

Good

Kiowa County, Oklahoma · 1.8 MI E Kiowa C/L · Structure no. 184430000000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 49 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 49 over Creek in Kiowa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesS.H. 49
CrossesCreek
Location1.8 MI E Kiowa C/L
RouteState Highway 49
Coordinates34.73961, -98.79407
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic80 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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. 49 over Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 49 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 49 over Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 49 over Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 49 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.