US Bridges

Lee Blvd. over Numu Creek

Fair

Comanche County, Oklahoma · 0.2 Mi. E.JCT.US281B · Structure no. 033970000000000

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
88 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
16,850
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Blvd. over Numu Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lee Blvd. over Numu Creek in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 94 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 16,850 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,944 by 2042. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLee Blvd.
CrossesNumu Creek
Location0.2 Mi. E.JCT.US281B
RouteCity Street 7
CountyComanche County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.59418, -98.389
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,850 (2022)
Projected traffic26,944 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee Blvd. over Numu Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is Lee Blvd. over Numu 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Lee Blvd. over Numu Creek carry?

About 16,850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Lee Blvd. over Numu Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Lee Blvd. over Numu Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.