US Bridges

1636C over Blue Beaver Creek

Fair

Comanche County, Oklahoma · 9.2 S 3.6 E of US62 SH115 · Structure no. 197910000000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1636C over Blue Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 1636C over Blue Beaver Creek in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 464 by 2042. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries1636C
CrossesBlue Beaver Creek
Location9.2 S 3.6 E of US62 SH115
RouteCounty Highway 1610
CountyComanche County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.50739, -98.57096
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2022)
Projected traffic464 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$616,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1636C over Blue Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1636C over Blue Beaver 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 1636C over Blue Beaver Creek carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 1636C over Blue Beaver Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns 1636C over Blue Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.