US Bridges

D1742 RD over Creek

Fair

Atoka County, Oklahoma · 0.7 W; 1.4 N Stringtown · Structure no. 262260000000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

D1742 RD over Creek is a steel culvert carrying D1742 RD over Creek in Atoka County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 6 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesD1742 RD
CrossesCreek
Location0.7 W; 1.4 N Stringtown
RouteCounty Highway E1740
CountyAtoka County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.49049, -96.06513
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2022)
Projected traffic80 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was D1742 RD over Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is D1742 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 D1742 RD over Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is D1742 RD over Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns D1742 RD over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.