US Bridges

U.S. 281 over Unnamed Creek

Fair

Woods County, Oklahoma · 1.4 W JCT S.H. 45 · Structure no. 300040000000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 281 over Unnamed Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 281 over Unnamed Creek in Woods County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,920 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesU.S. 281
CrossesUnnamed Creek
Location1.4 W JCT S.H. 45
RouteU.S. Route 281
CountyWoods County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.59444, -98.69944
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2022)
Projected traffic1,920 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 281 over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 281 over Unnamed 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 281 over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 281 over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 281 over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.