US Bridges

S.H. 14 over Eagle Chief Creek

Fair

Woods County, Oklahoma · 5.0 MI S JCT US-64 · Structure no. 130880000000000

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
161 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 14 over Eagle Chief Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 14 over Eagle Chief Creek in Woods County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 72 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2042. The structure is 161 ft (49.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 14
CrossesEagle Chief Creek
Location5.0 MI S JCT US-64
RouteState Highway 14
CountyWoods County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.72436, -98.8816
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 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 rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length161 ft (49.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2022)
Projected traffic720 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 14 over Eagle Chief Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is S.H. 14 over Eagle Chief 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 Eagle Chief Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 14 over Eagle Chief Creek?

The structure is 161 ft (49.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 14 over Eagle Chief Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.