US Bridges

U.S. 75 over Post Oak Creek

Fair

Washington County, Oklahoma · 7.5 MI N JCT US 60 E · Structure no. 250260000000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 75 over Post Oak Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 75 over Post Oak Creek in Washington County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 10,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,440 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesU.S. 75
CrossesPost Oak Creek
Location7.5 MI N JCT US 60 E
RouteU.S. Route 75
Coordinates36.8372, -95.93499
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,900 (2022)
Projected traffic17,440 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$1.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 75 over Post Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 75 over Post Oak 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 Post Oak Creek carry?

About 10,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 75 over Post Oak Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns U.S. 75 over Post Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.