US Bridges

1576C over Creek

Fair

Coal County, Oklahoma · 4.3 MI S of East Jessie · Structure no. 231910000000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1576C over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 1576C over Creek in Coal County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries1576C
CrossesCreek
Location4.3 MI S of East Jessie
RouteCounty Highway 1576C
CountyCoal County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.51604, -96.51215
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 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 width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 1576C over Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1576C over 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does 1576C over Creek carry?

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

How long is 1576C over Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns 1576C over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.