US Bridges

Cache Rd. over W Br Numu Creek

Fair

Comanche County, Oklahoma · 0.4 Mi. W. Jct.Sh 7A · Structure no. 163010000000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,720
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cache Rd. over W Br Numu Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cache Rd. over W Br Numu Creek in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 12,720 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,304 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCache Rd.
CrossesW Br Numu Creek
Location0.4 Mi. W. Jct.Sh 7A
RouteCity Street 62
Coordinates34.62316, -98.42784
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,720 (2022)
Projected traffic20,304 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Cache Rd. over W Br Numu Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cache Rd. over W Br Numu 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Cache Rd. over W Br Numu Creek carry?

About 12,720 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Cache Rd. over W Br Numu Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Cache Rd. over W Br Numu Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.