US Bridges

1650C over Creek

Good

Comanche County, Oklahoma · 3E&5.8N of JCT SH7&SH65 · Structure no. 188060000000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
161
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1650C over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 1650C over Creek in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 161 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 258 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries1650C
CrossesCreek
Location3E&5.8N of JCT SH7&SH65
RouteCounty Highway 1650C
Coordinates34.67829, -98.15948
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic161 (2022)
Projected traffic258 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 1650C over Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1650C over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does 1650C over Creek carry?

About 161 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 1650C over Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 1650C over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.