US Bridges

Quanah Parker Trl over West Fork of Wolf Creek

Fair

Comanche County, Oklahoma · .3MI W 82nd Street · Structure no. 178120000000000

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,890
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quanah Parker Trl over West Fork of Wolf Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Quanah Parker Trl over West Fork of Wolf Creek in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 55 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 9,890 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,680 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 188 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesQuanah Parker Trl
CrossesWest Fork of Wolf Creek
Location.3MI W 82nd Street
RouteCity Street E1645
Coordinates34.6307, -98.49751
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width188 ft (57.3 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,890 (2022)
Projected traffic15,680 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$862,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Quanah Parker Trl over West Fork of Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Quanah Parker Trl over West Fork of Wolf 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 Quanah Parker Trl over West Fork of Wolf Creek carry?

About 9,890 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Quanah Parker Trl over West Fork of Wolf Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 188 ft wide.

Who owns Quanah Parker Trl over West Fork of Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.