US Bridges

1640C over Creek

PoorPosted for load

Comanche County, Oklahoma · 2S&4W of JCT I-44&SH36 · Structure no. 025220000000000

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
59
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1640C over Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying 1640C over Creek in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 59 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 94 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries1640C
CrossesCreek
Location2S&4W of JCT I-44&SH36
RouteCounty Highway 1640C
CountyComanche County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.47815, -98.48159
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (2022)
Projected traffic94 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1640C over Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1640C over 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 1640C over Creek carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 1640C over Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 1640C over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.