US Bridges

1208C over Gates Creek

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Choctaw County, Oklahoma · 4.5 MI E Spencerville · Structure no. 062590000000000

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1208C over Gates Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 1208C over Gates Creek in Choctaw County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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Carries1208C
CrossesGates Creek
Location4.5 MI E Spencerville
RouteCounty Highway 1208C
CountyChoctaw County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.14238, -95.28295
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 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 closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1208C over Gates Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1208C over Gates Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does 1208C over Gates Creek carry?

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

How long is 1208C over Gates Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 1208C over Gates Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.