US Bridges

S.H. 66 over Creek

Fair

Rogers County, Oklahoma · .5 MI N JCT SH 28 · Structure no. 033480000000000

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
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 1931 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 94 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 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,200 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 66
CrossesCreek
Location.5 MI N JCT SH 28
RouteState Highway 66
CountyRogers County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.53872, -95.4247
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.1 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 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 traffic4,500 (2022)
Projected traffic7,200 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$666,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 66 over Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

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 4,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 66 over Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 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.