US Bridges

W Chicken Fight RD over Creek

Fair

Atoka County, Oklahoma · 2W 1.7S of Atoka · Structure no. 127360000000000

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Chicken Fight RD over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W Chicken Fight RD over Creek in Atoka County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 5 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesW Chicken Fight RD
CrossesCreek
Location2W 1.7S of Atoka
RouteCounty Highway E1830
CountyAtoka County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.36034, -96.16161
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Chicken Fight RD over Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Chicken Fight RD 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does W Chicken Fight RD over Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is W Chicken Fight RD over Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns W Chicken Fight RD over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.