US Bridges

0838C over Washita River

Fair

Caddo County, Oklahoma · 5.1 MI E of Fort Cobb · Structure no. 213310000000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
213 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

0838C over Washita River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 0838C over Washita River in Caddo County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 5 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2042. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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Carries0838C
CrossesWashita River
Location5.1 MI E of Fort Cobb
RouteCounty Highway 838C
CountyCaddo County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.10519, -98.34904
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2022)
Projected traffic600 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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$740,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 0838C over Washita River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is 0838C over Washita River 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 0838C over Washita River carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 0838C over Washita River?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 0838C over Washita River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.