US Bridges

S.H. 74 over Bloody Rush Creek

Good

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 0.1 S. Oklahoma/Logan C/L · Structure no. 275840000000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
169 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 74 over Bloody Rush Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 74 over Bloody Rush Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2042. The structure is 169 ft (51.4 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesS.H. 74
CrossesBloody Rush Creek
Location0.1 S. Oklahoma/Logan C/L
RouteState Highway 74
Coordinates35.72407, -97.58453
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length169 ft (51.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2022)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$5.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 74 over Bloody Rush Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 74 over Bloody Rush 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. 74 over Bloody Rush Creek carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 74 over Bloody Rush Creek?

The structure is 169 ft (51.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 74 over Bloody Rush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.