US Bridges

1526C over Goose Creek

PoorPosted for load

Coal County, Oklahoma · 4.0 MI E 2.2 SE Jessie · Structure no. 105400000000000

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1526C over Goose Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 1526C over Goose Creek in Coal County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 3 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 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Carries1526C
CrossesGoose Creek
Location4.0 MI E 2.2 SE Jessie
RouteCounty Highway 1526C
Coordinates34.54502, -96.44293
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 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 closed11.8 mi (19 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$537,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1526C over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1526C over Goose 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does 1526C over Goose Creek carry?

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

How long is 1526C over Goose Creek?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 1526C over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.