US Bridges

U.S. 412 over Creek

Fair

Major County, Oklahoma · 6.9 MI E JCT US 281 · Structure no. 052390000000000

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 412 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 412 over Creek in Major County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,360 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 412
CrossesCreek
Location6.9 MI E JCT US 281
RouteU.S. Route 412
CountyMajor County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.41348, -98.77144
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.9 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2022)
Projected traffic3,360 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.2 mi (76 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 U.S. 412 over Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is U.S. 412 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 412 over Creek carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 412 over Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 412 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.