US Bridges

S.H. 54B over Creek

Good

Washita County, Oklahoma · 2.9 MI E JCT S.H. 54 · Structure no. 127780000000000

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 54B over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 54B over Creek in Washita County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesS.H. 54B
CrossesCreek
Location2.9 MI E JCT S.H. 54
RouteState Highway 54B
Coordinates35.34858, -98.67769
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2022)
Projected traffic256 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 54B over Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 54B over 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 54B over Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 54B over Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 54B over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.