US Bridges

1506C over Coal Creek

Fair

Coal County, Oklahoma · 1.0 MI E .4 SE Jessie · Structure no. 202590000000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1506C over Coal Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 1506C over Coal Creek in Coal County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries1506C
CrossesCoal Creek
Location1.0 MI E .4 SE Jessie
RouteCounty Highway 1506C
Coordinates34.57203, -96.49463
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic80 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$524,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1506C over Coal Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1506C over Coal 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does 1506C over Coal Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 1506C over Coal Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 1506C over Coal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.