US Bridges

S.H. 66 over Creek

Fair

Rogers County, Oklahoma · 0.4 MI S-W SH20 · Structure no. 137840000000000

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,000
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 1957, so it is 68 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 28,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,800 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 66
CrossesCreek
Location0.4 MI S-W SH20
RouteState Highway 66
CountyRogers County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.30755, -95.61936
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,000 (2022)
Projected traffic44,800 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$892,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 66 over Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

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 28,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 66 over Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns S.H. 66 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.