US Bridges

1246C over One Creek

Fair

Choctaw County, Oklahoma · .5 E .1 S of Hamden · Structure no. 051430000000000

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1246C over One Creek is a concrete slab carrying 1246C over One Creek in Choctaw County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries1246C
CrossesOne Creek
Location.5 E .1 S of Hamden
RouteCounty Highway 1246C
CountyChoctaw County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.14176, -95.56523
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 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 1246C over One Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1246C over One 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 1246C over One Creek carry?

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

How long is 1246C over One Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 1246C over One Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.