US Bridges

U.S. 75 over Turkey Creek

Good

Washington County, Oklahoma · 1.3 MI N US 60 E · Structure no. 124060000000000

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 75 over Turkey Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 75 over Turkey Creek in Washington County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 75 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 22,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,160 by 2042. The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 75
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location1.3 MI N US 60 E
RouteU.S. Route 75
CountyWashington County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.74752, -95.93529
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length107 ft (32.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,600 (2022)
Projected traffic36,160 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 75 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is U.S. 75 over Turkey 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 75 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 22,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 75 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 75 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.