US Bridges

1344C over Cimarron River

Fair

Cimarron County, Oklahoma · 1.8 N of SH 325 · Structure no. 166260000000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
295 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1344C over Cimarron River is a concrete culvert carrying 1344C over Cimarron River in Cimarron County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 6 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 295 ft (89.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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Carries1344C
CrossesCimarron River
Location1.8 N of SH 325
RouteCounty Highway 1344C
CountyCimarron County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.91283, -102.82086
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans15
Design loadUnknown
Structure length295 ft (89.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 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 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$486,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1344C over Cimarron River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1344C over Cimarron River 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 2023.

How much traffic does 1344C over Cimarron River carry?

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

How long is 1344C over Cimarron River?

The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 1344C over Cimarron River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.