US Bridges

0748C over N Branch Creek

Good

Bryan County, Oklahoma · 2.5 S 1.5 W of Blue · Structure no. 225530000000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

0748C over N Branch Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 0748C over N Branch Creek in Bryan County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries0748C
CrossesN Branch Creek
Location2.5 S 1.5 W of Blue
RouteCounty Highway 748C
Coordinates33.96091, -96.25106
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 closed3.1 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$369,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 0748C over N Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is 0748C over N Branch Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does 0748C over N Branch Creek carry?

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

How long is 0748C over N Branch Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 0748C over N Branch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.