US Bridges

S.H. 76 over Creek

Fair

McClain County, Oklahoma · 5.0 Mi.N. Jct. US62 · Structure no. 140860000000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 76 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 76 over Creek in McClain County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,320 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 76
CrossesCreek
Location5.0 Mi.N. Jct. US62
RouteState Highway 76
CountyMcClain County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.20897, -97.65308
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2022)
Projected traffic8,320 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$725,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 76 over Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 76 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 76 over Creek carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 76 over Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 76 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.