US Bridges

1046C over Creek

Fair

Carter County, Oklahoma · 5.4 MI S of US 70 & SH76N · Structure no. 224900000000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
243
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1046C over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 1046C over Creek in Carter County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 243 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 389 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries1046C
CrossesCreek
Location5.4 MI S of US 70 & SH76N
RouteCounty Highway 1046C
CountyCarter County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.09463, -97.47498
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic243 (2022)
Projected traffic389 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 1046C over Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1046C 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 1046C over Creek carry?

About 243 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 1046C over Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns 1046C over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.