US Bridges

U.S. 412 over Creek

Fair

Major County, Oklahoma · 10.4 MI W JCT US 60 · Structure no. 060570000000000

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2011
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 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 5 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 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 412
CrossesCreek
Location10.4 MI W JCT US 60
RouteU.S. Route 412
CountyMajor County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.36214, -98.66214
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 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 width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.3 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 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. 412 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. 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 85 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 412 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.