US Bridges

1214C over Creek

Good

Choctaw County, Oklahoma · 1.2 MI N of Boswell · Structure no. 213970000000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1214C over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 1214C over Creek in Choctaw County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 8 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 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Carries1214C
CrossesCreek
Location1.2 MI N of Boswell
RouteCounty Highway 1214C
Coordinates34.0454, -95.86929
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 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 closed6.8 mi (11 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 1214C over Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1214C over 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 1214C over Creek carry?

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

How long is 1214C over Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns 1214C over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.