US Bridges

S.H. 50B over Creek

Fair

Woodward County, Oklahoma · 0.1 MI W JCT SH 50 · Structure no. 006040000000000

Built
1918
107 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 50B over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 50B over Creek in Woodward County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1918, so it is 107 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 50B
CrossesCreek
Location0.1 MI W JCT SH 50
RouteState Highway 50B
CountyWoodward County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.44954, -99.20674
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic800 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
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. 50B over Creek built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 50B over 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 50B over Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 50B over Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 50B over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.