US Bridges

U.S. 75 over Long Creek

Fair

Okfuskee County, Oklahoma · 3.5 MI N Hughes CO · Structure no. 017080000000000

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 75 over Long Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 75 over Long Creek in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 99 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 75
CrossesLong Creek
Location3.5 MI N Hughes CO
RouteU.S. Route 75
CountyOkfuskee County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.33407, -96.14927
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.8 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2022)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 75 over Long Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is U.S. 75 over Long 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 75 over Long Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 75 over Long Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 75 over Long Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.