US Bridges

1032C over Hickory Creek

FairPosted for load

Carter County, Oklahoma · 1.4W&.4N / JCT US77&SH77S · Structure no. 242750000000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1032C over Hickory Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 1032C over Hickory Creek in Carter County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 260 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 416 by 2042. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries1032C
CrossesHickory Creek
Location1.4W&.4N / JCT US77&SH77S
RouteCounty Highway 1032C
CountyCarter County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.07712, -97.16941
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.1 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2022)
Projected traffic416 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$630,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1032C over Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1032C over Hickory 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 1032C over Hickory Creek carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 1032C over Hickory Creek?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 1032C over Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.