US Bridges

State HWY 49 over Panther Creek

Fair

Comanche County, Oklahoma · HWY 49 at Panther Creek · Structure no. 000021670-00015

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,250
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Fish and Wildlife

About this bridge

State HWY 49 over Panther Creek is a concrete slab carrying State HWY 49 over Panther 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 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 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2044. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesState HWY 49
CrossesPanther Creek
LocationHWY 49 at Panther Creek
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyComanche County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.7245, -98.674
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 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 Panther Creek built?

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

What condition is State HWY 49 over Panther 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 June 2024.

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

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

How long is State HWY 49 over Panther Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns State HWY 49 over Panther Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.