US Bridges

1248C over Long Creek

Fair

Choctaw County, Oklahoma · 1. E 3.2 S of Speer · Structure no. 215420000000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1248C over Long Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 1248C over Long 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 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 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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Carries1248C
CrossesLong Creek
Location1. E 3.2 S of Speer
RouteCounty Highway 1248C
CountyChoctaw County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.0657, -95.53905
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$369,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1248C over Long Creek built?

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

What condition is 1248C over Long 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 1248C over Long Creek carry?

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

How long is 1248C over Long Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 1248C over Long Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.