US Bridges

S.H. 74B over Creek

Good

McClain County, Oklahoma · 4.2E of S.H. 76 · Structure no. 295090000000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
960
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 74B over Creek is a steel culvert carrying S.H. 74B over Creek in McClain County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 960 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,536 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesS.H. 74B
CrossesCreek
Location4.2E of S.H. 76
RouteState Highway 76B
CountyMcClain County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.10234, -97.57788
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic960 (2022)
Projected traffic1,536 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 74B over Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 74B 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 July 2023.

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

About 960 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 74B over Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 74B over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.