S.H. 34 over Creek

Good

Woods County, Oklahoma · 1.1 MI S Kansas Line · Structure no. 163550000000000

Built: 1965; 60 years old
Condition: Good; inspected August 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 37 ft; 3 main spans
Daily traffic: 460; 2022 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 34 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 34 over Creek in Woods 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 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 736 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 64 mi (103 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 34

CrossesCreek

Location1.1 MI S Kansas Line

RouteState Highway 34

CountyWoods County

StateOklahoma

Coordinates36.9834, -99.31979

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert	7 Good	Some minor problems.

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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria

Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating47.2 US tons

Inventory rating28.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert

MaterialConcrete

DeckNot applicable

Main spans3

Design loadHS 20

Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)

Longest span10 ft (3 m)

Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)

Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2022)

Projected traffic736 by 2042

Trucks15%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed64 mi (103 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. 34 over Creek built?

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

What condition is S.H. 34 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. 34 over Creek carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 34 over Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 34 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.