US Bridges

E1661 (a Ave) over Numu Creek

Good

Comanche County, Oklahoma · Betw 23 RD & Sheridan · Structure no. 212770000000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
73 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1661 (a Ave) over Numu Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E1661 (a Ave) over Numu Creek in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,120 by 2042. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE1661 (a Ave)
CrossesNumu Creek
LocationBetw 23 RD & Sheridan
RouteCity Street E1661
Coordinates34.60698, -98.42363
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2022)
Projected traffic1,120 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 E1661 (a Ave) over Numu Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is E1661 (a Ave) over Numu 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does E1661 (a Ave) over Numu Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E1661 (a Ave) over Numu Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns E1661 (a Ave) over Numu Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.