US Bridges

1622C over Creek

Fair

Comanche County, Oklahoma · 1.2 S 2.2 E of US 62 · Structure no. 014550000000000

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,626
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1622C over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 1622C over Creek in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 5 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 3,626 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,802 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries1622C
CrossesCreek
Location1.2 S 2.2 E of US 62
RouteCounty Highway 1603
CountyComanche County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.62385, -98.59121
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,626 (2022)
Projected traffic5,802 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 1622C over Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1622C 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 1622C over Creek carry?

About 3,626 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 1622C over Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 1622C over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.