US Bridges

0804C over Creek

Poor

Caddo County, Oklahoma · 9.4 MI W US 281 · Structure no. 025210000000000

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
560
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

0804C over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 0804C over Creek in Caddo County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 560 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 896 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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Carries0804C
CrossesCreek
Location9.4 MI W US 281
RouteCounty Highway 804C
CountyCaddo County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.5352, -98.50939
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2022)
Projected traffic896 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 0804C over Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is 0804C over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does 0804C over Creek carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 0804C over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns 0804C over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.