US Bridges

1636C over Creek

Fair

Comanche County, Oklahoma · 9.2 S 1.8 E of US62 SH115 · Structure no. 234410000000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1636C over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 1636C over Creek in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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Carries1636C
CrossesCreek
Location9.2 S 1.8 E of US62 SH115
RouteCounty Highway 1610
CountyComanche County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.50741, -98.59994
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 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 closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1636C over Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1636C over 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 Creek carry?

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

How long is 1636C over Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns 1636C over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.