US Bridges

U.S. 281 over Creek

Fair

Major County, Oklahoma · 6.5 MI N JCT US 60 · Structure no. 060480000000000

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 281 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 281 over Creek in Major County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 87 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,440 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 137 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.2 mi (92 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 281
CrossesCreek
Location6.5 MI N JCT US 60
RouteU.S. Route 281
CountyMajor County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.30792, -98.92967
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 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 rating42.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width137 ft (41.8 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2022)
Projected traffic1,440 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed57.2 mi (92 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 U.S. 281 over Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is U.S. 281 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. 281 over Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 281 over Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 137 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 281 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.