US Bridges

1016C over Creek

Fair

Carter County, Oklahoma · 1N & 2.3E JCT US77 &SH53E · Structure no. 047200000000000

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
52
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1016C over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 1016C over Creek in Carter County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older 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 52 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 83 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries1016C
CrossesCreek
Location1N & 2.3E JCT US77 &SH53E
RouteCounty Highway 1016C
Coordinates34.31795, -97.10613
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2022)
Projected traffic83 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$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1016C over Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1016C over 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 1016C over Creek carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 1016C over Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 1016C over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.