US Bridges

N1900 (0538C) over East Timber Creek

Fair

Beckham County, Oklahoma · 4.5 N of I40 · Structure no. 168910000000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N1900 (0538C) over East Timber Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N1900 (0538C) over East Timber Creek in Beckham County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesN1900 (0538C)
CrossesEast Timber Creek
Location4.5 N of I40
RouteCounty Highway N1900
CountyBeckham County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.40426, -99.59358
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 N1900 (0538C) over East Timber Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is N1900 (0538C) over East Timber 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does N1900 (0538C) over East Timber Creek carry?

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

How long is N1900 (0538C) over East Timber Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns N1900 (0538C) over East Timber Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.