US Bridges

1520C over Creek

Fair

Coal County, Oklahoma · 3.2 MI E Lehigh · Structure no. 242850000000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1520C over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 1520C over 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries1520C
CrossesCreek
Location3.2 MI E Lehigh
RouteCounty Highway 1520C
CountyCoal County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.46936, -96.17611
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 1520C over Creek built?

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

What condition is 1520C 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 1520C over Creek carry?

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

How long is 1520C over Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 1520C over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.