US Bridges

E1658 (bell Ave.) over Numu Creek

Fair

Comanche County, Oklahoma · Betw Columbia & NW 25 TH · Structure no. 163800000000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,210
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1658 (bell Ave.) over Numu Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E1658 (bell Ave.) over 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 1,210 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,920 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE1658 (bell Ave.)
CrossesNumu Creek
LocationBetw Columbia & NW 25 TH
RouteCity Street E1658
CountyComanche County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.6124, -98.42576
Functional classUrban Local

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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,210 (2022)
Projected traffic1,920 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 E1658 (bell Ave.) over Numu Creek built?

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

What condition is E1658 (bell Ave.) over 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 E1658 (bell Ave.) over Numu Creek carry?

About 1,210 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E1658 (bell Ave.) over Numu Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns E1658 (bell Ave.) over Numu Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.