US Bridges

1334C over Currumpa Creek

PoorPosted for load

Cimarron County, Oklahoma · 5.W 4.8S of Wheeless · Structure no. 170500000000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
1,080 ft
27 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1334C over Currumpa Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 1334C over Currumpa Creek in Cimarron County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 1,080 ft (329.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Carries1334C
CrossesCurrumpa Creek
Location5.W 4.8S of Wheeless
RouteCounty Highway 1334C
Coordinates36.65136, -102.98431
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans27
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,080 ft (329.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 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 closed16.8 mi (27 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$2.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1334C over Currumpa Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1334C over Currumpa Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does 1334C over Currumpa Creek carry?

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

How long is 1334C over Currumpa Creek?

The structure is 1,080 ft (329.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 1334C over Currumpa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.