US Bridges

S.H. 266 over Crooked Creek

Good

Rogers County, Oklahoma · 2.2 MI E Tulsa C/L · Structure no. 179880000000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 266 over Crooked Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 266 over Crooked Creek in Rogers County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 10,800 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,280 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 266
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location2.2 MI E Tulsa C/L
RouteState Highway 266
CountyRogers County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.22955, -95.77534
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,800 (2022)
Projected traffic17,280 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$853,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 266 over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 266 over Crooked 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 266 over Crooked Creek carry?

About 10,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 266 over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns S.H. 266 over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.