US Bridges

1080C over Caddo Creek

Fair

Carter County, Oklahoma · 3.3 S & .7 W SH53 & SH53A · Structure no. 196350000000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
500 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1080C over Caddo Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 1080C over Caddo Creek in Carter County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 512 by 2042. The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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Carries1080C
CrossesCaddo Creek
Location3.3 S & .7 W SH53 & SH53A
RouteCounty Highway 1026
CountyCarter County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.24093, -97.0516
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length500 ft (152.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2022)
Projected traffic512 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1080C over Caddo Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1080C over Caddo 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 1080C over Caddo Creek carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 1080C over Caddo Creek?

The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns 1080C over Caddo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.