US Bridges

S.H. 27 over Creek

Good

Okfuskee County, Oklahoma · 0.4 Mi. S. of I-40 · Structure no. 273680000000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 27 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 27 over Creek in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,160 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 27
CrossesCreek
Location0.4 Mi. S. of I-40
RouteState Highway 27
CountyOkfuskee County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.41755, -96.29958
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2022)
Projected traffic4,160 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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. 27 over Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 27 over 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 27 over Creek carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 27 over Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 27 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.