US Bridges

Greasy Bend over Ray Creek

Fair

Atoka County, Oklahoma · 0.2 W; 1.3 S Redden · Structure no. 198870000000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greasy Bend over Ray Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Greasy Bend over Ray Creek in Atoka County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesGreasy Bend
CrossesRay Creek
Location0.2 W; 1.3 S Redden
RouteCounty Highway 302
CountyAtoka County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.48596, -95.85061
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Greasy Bend over Ray Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greasy Bend over Ray 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 Greasy Bend over Ray Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Greasy Bend over Ray Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Greasy Bend over Ray Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.