US Bridges

S.H. 115 over Frizzie Head Creek

Fair

Comanche County, Oklahoma · 4.5 MI N & W Meers · Structure no. 110070000000000

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 115 over Frizzie Head Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 115 over Frizzie Head Creek in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesS.H. 115
CrossesFrizzie Head Creek
Location4.5 MI N & W Meers
RouteState Highway 115
CountyComanche County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.81154, -98.62842
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic240 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 115 over Frizzie Head Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 115 over Frizzie Head 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 115 over Frizzie Head Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 115 over Frizzie Head Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 115 over Frizzie Head Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.