US Bridges

1302C over Ute Canyon

Good

Cimarron County, Oklahoma · 1.9W of US287 of 1302C · Structure no. 136920000000000

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1302C over Ute Canyon is a steel culvert carrying 1302C over Ute Canyon in Cimarron County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Carries1302C
CrossesUte Canyon
Location1.9W of US287 of 1302C
RouteCounty Highway 1302C
Coordinates36.93628, -102.55771
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed39.8 mi (64 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 1302C over Ute Canyon built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1302C over Ute Canyon 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 2023.

How much traffic does 1302C over Ute Canyon carry?

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

How long is 1302C over Ute Canyon?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns 1302C over Ute Canyon?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.