US Bridges

S.H. 84 over Creek

Poor

Okfuskee County, Oklahoma · 4.6 MI N Hughes CO · Structure no. 139850000000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 84 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 84 over Creek in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 390 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 624 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 84
CrossesCreek
Location4.6 MI N Hughes CO
RouteState Highway 84
CountyOkfuskee County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.33657, -96.06381
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.7 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2022)
Projected traffic624 by 2042
Trucks15%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
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 S.H. 84 over Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 84 over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 84 over Creek carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 84 over Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 84 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.