US Bridges

State HWY 115 over Cedar Creek

Fair

Comanche County, Oklahoma · S of Meers Gate on Hw 115 · Structure no. 000021670-00064

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,250
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Fish and Wildlife

About this bridge

State HWY 115 over Cedar Creek is a concrete slab carrying State HWY 115 over Cedar Creek in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1950, 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 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 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesState HWY 115
CrossesCedar Creek
LocationS of Meers Gate on Hw 115
RouteState Highway 115
Coordinates34.74717, -98.58217
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 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 closed11.2 mi (18 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 115 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is State HWY 115 over Cedar 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 115 over Cedar Creek carry?

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

How long is State HWY 115 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns State HWY 115 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.