US Bridges

S.H. 10 over Creek

Fair

Osage County, Oklahoma · 1.5 Mi. E. Jct. SH99 · Structure no. 229830000000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 10 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 10 over Creek in Osage County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 368 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesS.H. 10
CrossesCreek
Location1.5 Mi. E. Jct. SH99
RouteState Highway 10
Coordinates36.86794, -96.1944
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2022)
Projected traffic368 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$763,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 10 over Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 10 over 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 10 over Creek carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 10 over Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns S.H. 10 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.