US Bridges

S.H. 74 over Bluff Creek Trib

Good

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 2.61 N JCT Kilpatrick Tp · Structure no. 320100000000000

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,190
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 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20,190 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,609 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 167 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 74
CrossesBluff Creek Trib
Location2.61 N JCT Kilpatrick Tp
RouteState Highway 74
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.6475, -97.585
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 rating97.9 US tons
Inventory rating75.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width167 ft (50.9 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,190 (2022)
Projected traffic32,609 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
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 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 2019, making it 6 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 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 74 over Bluff Creek Trib carry?

About 20,190 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

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

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 167 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.