U.S. 54 over Creek

Good

Texas County, Oklahoma · .1 MI N JCT US 64 · Structure no. 182260000000000

Built: 1972; 53 years old
Condition: Good; inspected October 2024
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 44 ft; 3 main spans
Daily traffic: 5,800; 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 1972, so it is 53 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,280 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 149 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 54

CrossesCreek

Location.1 MI N JCT US 64

RouteU.S. Route 54

CountyTexas County

StateOklahoma

Coordinates36.86477, -101.20105

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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria

Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating48.6 US tons

Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert

MaterialConcrete

DeckNot applicable

Main spans3

Design loadHS 20

Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)

Longest span10 ft (3 m)

Deck width149 ft (45.4 m)

Roadway width100 ft (30.5 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,800 (2022)

Projected traffic9,280 by 2042

Trucks25%

Lanes on structure5

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

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 5,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 54 over Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 149 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 54 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.