US Bridges

Travertine Island over Travertine Creek

Fair

Murray County, Oklahoma · 0.2 Miles South of Jct. U · Structure no. 7510001P0000000

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2019 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Travertine Island over Travertine Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Travertine Island over Travertine Creek in Murray County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTravertine Island
CrossesTravertine Creek
Location0.2 Miles South of Jct. U
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
Coordinates34.50321, -96.96589
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2019)
Projected traffic490 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$63,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Travertine Island over Travertine Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Travertine Island over Travertine 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 Travertine Island over Travertine Creek carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Travertine Island over Travertine Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Travertine Island over Travertine Creek?

It is owned by the National Park Service.