US Bridges

1502C over Sweetwater Creek

Fair

Coal County, Oklahoma · .2 S & 1.1 W of Parker · Structure no. 242400000000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
190
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1502C over Sweetwater Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 1502C over Sweetwater Creek in Coal County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 304 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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Carries1502C
CrossesSweetwater Creek
Location.2 S & 1.1 W of Parker
RouteCounty Highway 1502C
CountyCoal County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.73163, -96.19898
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2022)
Projected traffic304 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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$335,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1502C over Sweetwater Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1502C over Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 1502C over Sweetwater Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 1502C over Sweetwater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.