US Bridges

E1663 (d Ave) over Numu Creek

Fair

Comanche County, Oklahoma · Betw 21 ST & 22 Nd · Structure no. 212780000000000

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
72 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1663 (d Ave) over Numu Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E1663 (d Ave) over Numu Creek in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 72 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,920 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE1663 (d Ave)
CrossesNumu Creek
LocationBetw 21 ST & 22 Nd
RouteCity Street E1663
Coordinates34.60403, -98.41974
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2022)
Projected traffic1,920 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 E1663 (d Ave) over Numu Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is E1663 (d Ave) over Numu 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 E1663 (d Ave) over Numu Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E1663 (d Ave) over Numu Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns E1663 (d Ave) over Numu Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.