US Bridges

S.H. 47 over Croton Creek

Good

Roger Mills County, Oklahoma · 5.9 MI E JCT S.H. 30 · Structure no. 131120000000000

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
281 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 47 over Croton Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 47 over Croton Creek in Roger Mills County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 72 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2042. The structure is 281 ft (85.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 47
CrossesCroton Creek
Location5.9 MI E JCT S.H. 30
RouteState Highway 47
CountyRoger Mills County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.61833, -99.80591
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating104.5 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length281 ft (85.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2022)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 47 over Croton Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is S.H. 47 over Croton 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. 47 over Croton Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 47 over Croton Creek?

The structure is 281 ft (85.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 47 over Croton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.