US Bridges

S.H. 115 over Creek

Good

Washita County, Oklahoma · 9.5 MI N Kiowa C/L · Structure no. 154330000000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 115 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 115 over Creek in Washita County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesS.H. 115
CrossesCreek
Location9.5 MI N Kiowa C/L
RouteState Highway 115
Coordinates35.23222, -98.71177
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.8 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic640 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. 115 over Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 115 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. 115 over Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 115 over Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 115 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.