US Bridges

S.H. 74 over Bluff Creek Trib.

Good

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 1.18 N JCT Kilpatrick Tp · Structure no. 311830000000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,112
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 74 over Bluff Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 74 over Bluff Creek Trib. in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 18,112 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,980 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 74
CrossesBluff Creek Trib.
Location1.18 N JCT Kilpatrick Tp
RouteState Highway 74
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.62644, -97.5855
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.6 US tons
Inventory rating59.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,112 (2022)
Projected traffic28,980 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 74 over Bluff Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 74 over Bluff Creek Trib. 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 Bluff Creek Trib. carry?

About 18,112 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 74 over Bluff Creek Trib.?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns S.H. 74 over Bluff Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.