US Bridges

SE 74th St. over Creek

Good

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 0.3 MI E of Harrah RD · Structure no. 262000000000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 74th St. over Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying SE 74th St. over Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSE 74th St.
CrossesCreek
Location0.3 MI E of Harrah RD
RouteCity Street E1120
Coordinates35.39148, -97.15511
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJune 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2022)
Projected traffic120 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$362,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE 74th St. over Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 74th St. 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SE 74th St. over Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SE 74th St. over Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SE 74th St. over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.