US Bridges

1054C over Creek

Poor

Carter County, Oklahoma · .8E&1.7N;JCT US70&US70A E · Structure no. 097480000000000

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,062
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1054C over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 1054C over Creek in Carter County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,062 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,699 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries1054C
CrossesCreek
Location.8E&1.7N;JCT US70&US70A E
RouteCounty Highway 1054C
CountyCarter County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.19771, -97.40471
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,062 (2022)
Projected traffic1,699 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 1054C over Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1054C over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does 1054C over Creek carry?

About 1,062 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 1054C over Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 1054C over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.