U.S. 54 over Creek

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Texas County, Oklahoma · 10.4 MI NE Texas S/L · Structure no. 154740000000000

Built: 1962; 63 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition: Good; inspected October 2024
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 32 ft; 3 main spans
Daily traffic: 6,700; 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 1962 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 63 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 6,700 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,720 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 124 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 54

CrossesCreek

Location10.4 MI NE Texas S/L

RouteU.S. Route 54

CountyTexas County

StateOklahoma

Coordinates36.58807, -101.63614

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Culvert	7 Good	Some minor problems.

Last inspectionOctober 2024

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem

Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is

Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria

Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating43.2 US tons

Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert

MaterialConcrete

DeckNot applicable

Main spans3

Design loadHS 20

Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)

Longest span10 ft (3 m)

Deck width124 ft (37.7 m)

Roadway width100 ft (30.4 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,700 (2022)

Projected traffic10,720 by 2042

Trucks25%

Lanes on structure5

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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$644,000

NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 54 over Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is U.S. 54 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 October 2024.

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

About 6,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 54 over Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 124 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 54 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.