S.H. 18 over Salt Creek
FairOsage County, Oklahoma · 5.3 Mi.N.Pawnee Cl · Structure no. 186040000000000
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 401 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S.H. 18 over Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 18 over Salt Creek in Osage County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,040 by 2042. The structure is 401 ft (122.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.8 mi (93 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S.H. 18 over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is S.H. 18 over Salt 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does S.H. 18 over Salt Creek carry?
About 1,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is S.H. 18 over Salt Creek?
The structure is 401 ft (122.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns S.H. 18 over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.