US Bridges

1038C over Creek

Fair

Carter County, Oklahoma · 3 MI W 1.1S SH 76N & US70 · Structure no. 070170000000000

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1038C over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 1038C over Creek in Carter County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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.

It carries about 270 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 432 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries1038C
CrossesCreek
Location3 MI W 1.1S SH 76N & US70
RouteCounty Highway 1038C
CountyCarter County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.15759, -97.52729
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2022)
Projected traffic432 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 1038C over Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1038C 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 1038C over Creek carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 1038C over Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 1038C over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.