US Bridges

State HWY 49 over Turkey Creek

Poor

Comanche County, Oklahoma · HWY 49 at Turkey Creek · Structure no. 000021670-00009

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,250
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Fish and Wildlife

About this bridge

State HWY 49 over Turkey Creek is a steel culvert carrying State HWY 49 over Turkey Creek in Comanche 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesState HWY 49
CrossesTurkey Creek
LocationHWY 49 at Turkey Creek
RouteState Highway 49
CountyComanche County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.73117, -98.691
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$121,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State HWY 49 over Turkey Creek built?

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

What condition is State HWY 49 over Turkey Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does State HWY 49 over Turkey Creek carry?

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

How long is State HWY 49 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns State HWY 49 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.