US Bridges

1658C over Creek

Poor

Comanche County, Oklahoma · .7S&1.5E of JCT US277&17 · Structure no. 143060000000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
646
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1658C over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 1658C over Creek in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 3 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.

It carries about 646 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,034 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries1658C
CrossesCreek
Location.7S&1.5E of JCT US277&17
RouteCounty Highway 1604
CountyComanche County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.77402, -98.26554
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic646 (2022)
Projected traffic1,034 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1658C over Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1658C over 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 1658C over Creek carry?

About 646 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 1658C over Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 1658C over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.