US Bridges

N2526 (74 St) over Wolf Creek W Br.

Poor

Comanche County, Oklahoma · 0.2 MI N Gore Blvd) · Structure no. 190030000000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
73 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
359
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N2526 (74 St) over Wolf Creek W Br. is a concrete culvert carrying N2526 (74 St) over Wolf Creek W Br. 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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 359 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2042. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN2526 (74 St)
CrossesWolf Creek W Br.
Location0.2 MI N Gore Blvd)
RouteCity Street N2526
CountyComanche County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.6114, -98.48217
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic359 (2022)
Projected traffic560 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$430,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N2526 (74 St) over Wolf Creek W Br. built?

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

What condition is N2526 (74 St) over Wolf Creek W Br. 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 N2526 (74 St) over Wolf Creek W Br. carry?

About 359 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N2526 (74 St) over Wolf Creek W Br.?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns N2526 (74 St) over Wolf Creek W Br.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.