US Bridges

N2546 (44 St.) over Wolf Creek

Poor

Comanche County, Oklahoma · 0.1 MI N Gore Blvd · Structure no. 163760000000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
48 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
610
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N2546 (44 St.) over Wolf Creek is a concrete slab carrying N2546 (44 St.) over Wolf 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 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.

It carries about 610 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN2546 (44 St.)
CrossesWolf Creek
Location0.1 MI N Gore Blvd
RouteCity Street N2546
Coordinates34.61126, -98.44624
Functional classUrban Local

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2022)
Projected traffic960 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 N2546 (44 St.) over Wolf Creek built?

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

What condition is N2546 (44 St.) over Wolf 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does N2546 (44 St.) over Wolf Creek carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N2546 (44 St.) over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns N2546 (44 St.) over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.