US Bridges

S.H. 66 over Wild Horse Creek

Good

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 14.1 MI E of JCT I-35 · Structure no. 197660000000000

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
90 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 66 over Wild Horse Creek is a concrete frame carrying S.H. 66 over Wild Horse Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 45 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,960 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 66
CrossesWild Horse Creek
Location14.1 MI E of JCT I-35
RouteState Highway 66
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.66671, -97.18549
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2022)
Projected traffic4,960 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 66 over Wild Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is S.H. 66 over Wild Horse 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 May 2024.

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

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 66 over Wild Horse Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 66 over Wild Horse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.