US Bridges

1686C over Sandy Creek

FairPosted for load

Comanche County, Oklahoma · 1.5 MI S Indiahoma · Structure no. 141190000000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
140 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
221
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1686C over Sandy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 1686C over Sandy Creek in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 221 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries1686C
CrossesSandy Creek
Location1.5 MI S Indiahoma
RouteCounty Highway 1629
CountyComanche County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.59631, -98.75578
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic221 (2022)
Projected traffic354 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$648,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1686C over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1686C over Sandy 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 1686C over Sandy Creek carry?

About 221 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 1686C over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 1686C over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.