U.S. 281 Bus. over Creek
Comanche County, Oklahoma · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- U.S. 281 Bus. over Creek in Comanche County, Oklahoma, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the culvert, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 2,400 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 199 of the 594 inventoried bridges in Comanche County rated good (33.5%); 53 (8.9%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated February 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culvert | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete culvert |
| Length | about 22 ft |
| Location | 4.8 Mi. N. JCT.US277 |
| NBI structure number | 158970000000000 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | February 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 7: scour countermeasures installed |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Oklahoma department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Comanche County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cache Rd. W-n I-44 over I-44 NB Ramp S-w Under | 1955 | 30,700 | Fair |
| Fau 7760 (cache Rd over Meadowbrook Creek | 1980 | 27,550 | Fair |
| I-44 over Sitting Bear Creek | 1952 | 26,600 | Fair |
| I-44 over Creek | 1959 | 26,600 | Good |
| I-44 Ramp N-w over Post Rd. Under | 2007 | 26,600 | Fair |
| I-44 over Creek | 1980 | 25,200 | Good |
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