1678C over West Cache Creek
PoorPosted for loadComanche County, Oklahoma · 1.5 MI S Cache · Structure no. 141750000000000
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 230 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,012
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
1678C over West Cache Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 1678C over West Cache Creek in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 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 1,012 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,619 by 2042. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 1678C over West Cache Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is 1678C over West Cache 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 1678C over West Cache Creek carry?
About 1,012 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is 1678C over West Cache Creek?
The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns 1678C over West Cache Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.