S.H. 18 over Little Chief Creek
GoodOsage County, Oklahoma · 2.5 Mi. S. Jct. US60 · Structure no. 187570000000000
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 213 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S.H. 18 over Little Chief Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 18 over Little Chief Creek in Osage County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2042. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S.H. 18 over Little Chief Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is S.H. 18 over Little Chief Creek 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does S.H. 18 over Little Chief Creek carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is S.H. 18 over Little Chief Creek?
The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns S.H. 18 over Little Chief Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.