US Bridges

7514C over Creek

Fair

Washita County, Oklahoma · 1.1 MI E Colony · Structure no. 162460000000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

7514C over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 7514C over Creek in Washita County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries7514C
CrossesCreek
Location1.1 MI E Colony
RouteCounty Highway 7514C
CountyWashita County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.34854, -98.65669
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 7514C over Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is 7514C over 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does 7514C over Creek carry?

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

How long is 7514C over Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 7514C over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.