US Bridges

S.H. 14 over West Dog Creek

Fair

Woods County, Oklahoma · 5.0 MI N JCT US-281 · Structure no. 119390000000000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 14 over West Dog Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 14 over West Dog Creek in Woods County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 880 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 14
CrossesWest Dog Creek
Location5.0 MI N JCT US-281
RouteState Highway 14
CountyWoods County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.65252, -98.88172
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2022)
Projected traffic880 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 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. 14 over West Dog Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 14 over West Dog 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 14 over West Dog Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 14 over West Dog Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 14 over West Dog Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.