US Bridges

Plato Rd. over Creek

Good

Stephens County, Oklahoma · 1.3E of U.S. JCT 81 · Structure no. 329960000000000

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,900
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plato Rd. over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Plato Rd. over Creek in Stephens County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 6,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,240 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPlato Rd.
CrossesCreek
Location1.3E of U.S. JCT 81
RouteCity Street E1710
Coordinates34.53615, -97.94543
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,900 (2022)
Projected traffic7,240 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Plato Rd. over Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Plato Rd. 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Plato Rd. over Creek carry?

About 6,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Plato Rd. over Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Plato Rd. over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.