US Bridges

1502C over Rock Creek

Fair

Coal County, Oklahoma · 6 N of Centrahoma · Structure no. 204520000000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1502C over Rock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 1502C over Rock Creek in Coal County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries1502C
CrossesRock Creek
Location6 N of Centrahoma
RouteCounty Highway 1502C
CountyCoal County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.6943, -96.33465
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1502C over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1502C over Rock 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 1502C over Rock Creek carry?

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

How long is 1502C over Rock Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 1502C over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.