US Bridges

1642C over West Cache Creek

Fair

Comanche County, Oklahoma · 1.3 MI S Faxon · Structure no. 213370000000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
272 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
136
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1642C over West Cache Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 1642C over West Cache 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 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 136 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 218 by 2042. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries1642C
CrossesWest Cache Creek
Location1.3 MI S Faxon
RouteCounty Highway 1631
CountyComanche County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.44944, -98.56377
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating94 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic136 (2022)
Projected traffic218 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$845,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1642C over West Cache Creek built?

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

What condition is 1642C over West Cache 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 1642C over West Cache Creek carry?

About 136 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 1642C over West Cache Creek?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns 1642C over West Cache Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.