US Bridges

State HWY 49 over West Cache Creek

Good

Comanche County, Oklahoma · HWY 49 West of Corrals · Structure no. 000021670-00003

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,250
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Fish and Wildlife

About this bridge

State HWY 49 over West Cache Creek is a concrete slab carrying State HWY 49 over West Cache Creek in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 90 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesState HWY 49
CrossesWest Cache Creek
LocationHWY 49 West of Corrals
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
Coordinates34.73633, -98.71183
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2024)
Projected traffic1,250 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Fish and Wildlife
Maintained byBureau of Fish and Wildlife
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State HWY 49 over West Cache Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is State HWY 49 over West Cache Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does State HWY 49 over West Cache Creek carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State HWY 49 over West Cache Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns State HWY 49 over West Cache Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.