US Bridges

S.H. 18 over Creek

Good

Payne County, Oklahoma · .4 S Pawnee C/L · Structure no. 302540000000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
131 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
950
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 18 over Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying S.H. 18 over Creek in Payne County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,552 by 2042. The structure is 131 ft (39.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesS.H. 18
CrossesCreek
Location.4 S Pawnee C/L
RouteState Highway 18
Coordinates36.15241, -96.78428
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length131 ft (39.8 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2022)
Projected traffic1,552 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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. 18 over Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 18 over 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 18 over Creek carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 18 over Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.8 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 18 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.