US Bridges

S.H. 74 over Creek

Fair

Logan County, Oklahoma · 3 MI N Okla. C/L · Structure no. 052350000000000

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1953
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 74 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 74 over Creek in Logan County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 88 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 6 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,640 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 74
CrossesCreek
Location3 MI N Okla. C/L
RouteState Highway 74
CountyLogan County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.7691, -97.5848
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2022)
Projected traffic8,640 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
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. 74 over Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.

What condition is S.H. 74 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 74 over Creek carry?

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 74 over Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns S.H. 74 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.