US Bridges

S.H. 11 over Creek

Good

Woods County, Oklahoma · 3.3 MI E JCT US-281 · Structure no. 124300000000000

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 11 over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 11 over Creek in Woods County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,360 by 2042. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 11
CrossesCreek
Location3.3 MI E JCT US-281
RouteState Highway 11
CountyWoods County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.89895, -98.58925
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.2 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length121 ft (37 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2022)
Projected traffic1,360 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 11 over Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is S.H. 11 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 11 over Creek carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 11 over Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 11 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.