US Bridges

S.H. 15 over Creek

Good

Woodward County, Oklahoma · 3.9 MI NE Ellis CO · Structure no. 096560000000000

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 15 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 15 over Creek in Woodward County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 84 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,600 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

CarriesS.H. 15
CrossesCreek
Location3.9 MI NE Ellis CO
RouteState Highway 15
Coordinates36.41181, -99.54526
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2022)
Projected traffic5,600 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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. 15 over Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is S.H. 15 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 15 over Creek carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 15 over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 15 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.