US Bridges

S.H. 152 over George Creek

Fair

Washita County, Oklahoma · 5.0 MI E Beckham C/L · Structure no. 018000000000000

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 152 over George Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 152 over George Creek in Washita County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 98 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 152
CrossesGeorge Creek
Location5.0 MI E Beckham C/L
RouteState Highway 152
CountyWashita County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.29134, -99.27869
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2022)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 152 over George Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is S.H. 152 over George 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 152 over George Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 152 over George Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns S.H. 152 over George Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.