Bridge Creek, Oklahoma facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Bridge Creek, Oklahoma
Town
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Country	United States
State	Oklahoma
County	Grady
Area
• Total	1.57 sq mi (4.07 km2)
• Land	1.57 sq mi (4.07 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	1,345 ft (410 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	336
• Density	213.60/sq mi (82.46/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	73010 / 73089
Area code	405
FIPS code	40-08725
GNIS ID	2411725

Bridge Creek is a small town in Grady County, Oklahoma, United States. It is part of the larger Oklahoma City metropolitan area. In 2020, about 336 people lived there.

The Story of Bridge Creek

Bridge Creek officially became a town in the year 2000. It is part of a quickly growing area in Oklahoma. This area is often called the "Tri-City Area." It includes the towns of Newcastle, Tuttle, and Blanchard.

Powerful Storms in Bridge Creek

Bridge Creek has faced some very strong storms. On May 3, 1999, a huge tornado hit the area. This storm was one of the strongest ever recorded. Weather tools measured its wind speeds at an incredible 321 miles per hour. This makes it the highest wind speed ever recorded on Earth. The tornado caused a lot of damage and sadness in the Bridge Creek area.

The town was hit by another strong tornado on May 6, 2015. This was 16 years and 3 days after the first big storm. Many homes were badly damaged or destroyed during this tornado as well.

Where is Bridge Creek?

Bridge Creek is located in a central part of Oklahoma. It is surrounded by other towns. To the north, west, and southwest, you will find the city of Tuttle. The city of Blanchard is to the south. To the east, you will find Newcastle.

Roads and Travel

A major highway, Interstate 44, runs along the southeastern edge of Bridge Creek. This highway can take you to Oklahoma City, which is about 25 miles northeast. It also leads southwest to Chickasha, which is the main city of Grady County.

Another important road, Oklahoma State Highway 4, goes right through the middle of Bridge Creek. It continues north for about 11 miles to the town of Mustang.

Size of the Town

The town of Bridge Creek covers a total area of about 4.2 square kilometers. All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the town limits.

How Many People Live Here?

The number of people living in Bridge Creek has grown over the years.

• In 2000, only 36 people lived in the town.
• By 2010, the population had grown to 336 people.
• In 2020, the population remained at 336 people.

See also

In Spanish: Bridge Creek (Oklahoma) para niños