US Bridges

Hedges RD over Creek

FairPosted for load

Carter County, Oklahoma · 0.5 N US70/HEDGES · Structure no. 049430000000000

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hedges RD over Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Hedges RD 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHedges RD
CrossesCreek
Location0.5 N US70/HEDGES
RouteCity Street N3280
CountyCarter County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.14569, -97.15882
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating16.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$357,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hedges RD over Creek built?

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

What condition is Hedges RD 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Hedges RD over Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Hedges RD over Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Hedges RD over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.