US Bridges

U.S. 54 over Creek

Fair

Texas County, Oklahoma · 4.8 MI NE JCT SH 3 · Structure no. 036740000000000

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 54 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 54 over Creek in Texas County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 93 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 177 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesU.S. 54
CrossesCreek
Location4.8 MI NE JCT SH 3
RouteU.S. Route 54
Coordinates36.72215, -101.41364
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width177 ft (54.1 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2022)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 54 over Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is U.S. 54 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 54 over Creek carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 54 over Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 177 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 54 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.