US Bridges

0830C over Sugar Creek

Fair

Caddo County, Oklahoma · 0.2 MI W of US 281 · Structure no. 217010000000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
227 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
174
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

0830C over Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 0830C over Sugar Creek in Caddo County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 174 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2042. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries0830C
CrossesSugar Creek
Location0.2 MI W of US 281
RouteCounty Highway 830C
CountyCaddo County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.18939, -98.26673
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic174 (2022)
Projected traffic278 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$766,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 0830C over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is 0830C over Sugar 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does 0830C over Sugar Creek carry?

About 174 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 0830C over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 0830C over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.