US Bridges

1249C over Creek

Fair

Choctaw County, Oklahoma · 2. W 1. S of Messer · Structure no. 034650000000000

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1249C over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 1249C over Creek in Choctaw County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries1249C
CrossesCreek
Location2. W 1. S of Messer
RouteCounty Highway 1249C
Coordinates34.08244, -95.50417
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1249C over Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1249C 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 1249C over Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 1249C over Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 1249C over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.