US Bridges

S.H. 54 over Creek

Fair

Tillman County, Oklahoma · 2.8 MI N JCT U.S. 70 · Structure no. 108930000000000

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 54 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 54 over Creek in Tillman County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 77 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 272 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 54
CrossesCreek
Location2.8 MI N JCT U.S. 70
RouteState Highway 54
CountyTillman County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.28793, -98.87121
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2022)
Projected traffic272 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$667,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 54 over Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is S.H. 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 May 2024.

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

About 170 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 54 over Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 54 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.