US Bridges

S.H. 66 over Creek

Fair

Rogers County, Oklahoma · 1 MI S JCT SH 28 a · Structure no. 014830000000000

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 66 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 66 over Creek in Rogers County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 100 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 9,100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,560 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 66
CrossesCreek
Location1 MI S JCT SH 28 a
RouteState Highway 66
CountyRogers County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.42361, -95.53151
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 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 traffic9,100 (2022)
Projected traffic14,560 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 66 over Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is S.H. 66 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 66 over Creek carry?

About 9,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 66 over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns S.H. 66 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.