US Bridges

1048C over Caddo Creek

Fair

Carter County, Oklahoma · 3 MI E .7 N of SH 76 · Structure no. 207780000000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1048C over Caddo Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 1048C over Caddo Creek in Carter County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 64 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries1048C
CrossesCaddo Creek
Location3 MI E .7 N of SH 76
RouteCounty Highway 1048C
CountyCarter County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.36168, -97.42923
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic64 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$457,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1048C over Caddo Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1048C 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 1048C over Caddo Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 1048C over Caddo Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 1048C over Caddo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.