US Bridges

1054C over Walnut Bayou Creek

Fair

Carter County, Oklahoma · .8E&2.5N of US70 & US70A · Structure no. 143990000000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1054C over Walnut Bayou Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 1054C over Walnut Bayou Creek in Carter County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 432 by 2042. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries1054C
CrossesWalnut Bayou Creek
Location.8E&2.5N of US70 & US70A
RouteCounty Highway 1054C
CountyCarter County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.20825, -97.40477
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.7 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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$651,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1054C over Walnut Bayou Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1054C over Walnut Bayou 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 1054C over Walnut Bayou Creek carry?

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

How long is 1054C over Walnut Bayou Creek?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 1054C over Walnut Bayou Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.