US Bridges

S.H. 59 over Creek

Fair

McClain County, Oklahoma · 9.5 MI S&e of JCT/SH39 · Structure no. 090500000000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
44 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 59 over Creek is a steel culvert carrying S.H. 59 over Creek in McClain County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 304 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 59
CrossesCreek
Location9.5 MI S&e of JCT/SH39
RouteState Highway 59
CountyMcClain County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.90607, -97.53561
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2022)
Projected traffic304 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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. 59 over Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 59 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 59 over Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 59 over Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns S.H. 59 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.