US Bridges

1622C over Blue Beaver Creek

FairPosted for load

Comanche County, Oklahoma · 1.2 S 3.9 E of US 62 · Structure no. 050070000000000

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
131 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,626
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1622C over Blue Beaver Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying 1622C over Blue Beaver Creek in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,626 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,802 by 2042. The structure is 131 ft (39.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries1622C
CrossesBlue Beaver Creek
Location1.2 S 3.9 E of US 62
RouteCounty Highway 1603
CountyComanche County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.62352, -98.56396
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.2 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 10
Structure length131 ft (39.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$584,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1622C over Blue Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1622C over Blue Beaver 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 1622C over Blue Beaver Creek carry?

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

How long is 1622C over Blue Beaver Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 1622C over Blue Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.