US Bridges

S.H. 74 over Dry Creek

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 7.1MI. N. of I-44 · Structure no. 286280000000000

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
67 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
77,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 74 over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 74 over Dry Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 77,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 123,840 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long.

Location

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CarriesS.H. 74
CrossesDry Creek
Location7.1MI. N. of I-44
RouteState Highway 74
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.60605, -97.5842
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77,400 (2022)
Projected traffic123,840 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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. 74 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is S.H. 74 over Dry 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. 74 over Dry Creek carry?

About 77,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 74 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns S.H. 74 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.