US Bridges

U.S. 75 over Pooler Creek

Fair

Washington County, Oklahoma · 14.4 MI N JCT US 60 E · Structure no. 178100000000000

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 75 over Pooler Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 75 over Pooler Creek in Washington County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 55 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,080 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.7 mi (88 km).

CarriesU.S. 75
CrossesPooler Creek
Location14.4 MI N JCT US 60 E
RouteU.S. Route 75
Coordinates36.92847, -95.9172
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,300 (2022)
Projected traffic10,080 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed54.7 mi (88 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$1.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

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

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

About 6,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

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

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns U.S. 75 over Pooler Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.