US Bridges

0804C over Creek

Poor

Caddo County, Oklahoma · 3.4W of US 281 · Structure no. 032030000000000

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
161 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
178
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

0804C over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder 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 4 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 178 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 285 by 2042. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries0804C
CrossesCreek
Location3.4W of US 281
RouteCounty Highway 804C
Coordinates35.53647, -98.41211
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic178 (2022)
Projected traffic285 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$636,000
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 178 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 0804C over Creek?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 0804C over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.