US Bridges

U.S. 75 over Eagle Creek

Fair

Okmulgee County, Oklahoma · 4.5 N JCT SH-16 · Structure no. 137850000000000

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 75 over Eagle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 75 over Eagle Creek in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 68 years old, older 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 18,500 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,600 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 110 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesU.S. 75
CrossesEagle Creek
Location4.5 N JCT SH-16
RouteU.S. Route 75
CountyOkmulgee County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.80481, -96.01516
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width110 ft (33.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,500 (2022)
Projected traffic29,600 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$966,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 75 over Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is U.S. 75 over Eagle 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 75 over Eagle Creek carry?

About 18,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 75 over Eagle Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 75 over Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.