US Bridges

S.H. 15 over Doe Creek

Good

Noble County, Oklahoma · 8.4E of Garfield C/L · Structure no. 298600000000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 15 over Doe Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 15 over Doe Creek in Noble County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 656 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesS.H. 15
CrossesDoe Creek
Location8.4E of Garfield C/L
RouteState Highway 15
Coordinates36.53561, -97.31024
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2022)
Projected traffic656 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 15 over Doe Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 15 over Doe 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 15 over Doe Creek carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 15 over Doe Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 15 over Doe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.