US Bridges

S.H. 66 over Creek

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 0.6 MI E Canadian C/L · Structure no. 139750000000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 66 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 66 over Creek in Oklahoma 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 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 17,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,840 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 66
CrossesCreek
Location0.6 MI E Canadian C/L
RouteState Highway 66
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.51484, -97.66012
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,400 (2022)
Projected traffic27,840 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 66 over Creek built?

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

What condition is S.H. 66 over 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 66 over Creek carry?

About 17,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 66 over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns S.H. 66 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.