US Bridges

U.S. 81 over Creek

Good

Stephens County, Oklahoma · 7.2 N of S.H. 53 · Structure no. 301360000000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 81 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 81 over Creek in Stephens County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,480 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

CarriesU.S. 81
CrossesCreek
Location7.2 N of S.H. 53
RouteU.S. Route 81
Coordinates34.46917, -97.97306
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,800 (2022)
Projected traffic12,480 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 81 over Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 81 over 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 81 over Creek carry?

About 7,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 81 over Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns U.S. 81 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.