US Bridges

U.S. 75 over Brush Creek

Fair

Washington County, Oklahoma · 9.9 MI N JCT US 60 E · Structure no. 178520000000000

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 75 over Brush Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 75 over Brush Creek in Washington County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 5 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 8,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,080 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 75
CrossesBrush Creek
Location9.9 MI N JCT US 60 E
RouteU.S. Route 75
CountyWashington County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.87302, -95.93384
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,800 (2022)
Projected traffic14,080 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$2.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is U.S. 75 over Brush 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 Brush Creek carry?

About 8,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

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

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns U.S. 75 over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.