US Bridges

E1658 (bell Ave.) over Numu Creek

Fair

Comanche County, Oklahoma · Betw Columbia & NW 24 TH · Structure no. 234510000000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1658 (bell Ave.) over Numu Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E1658 (bell Ave.) over Numu Creek in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE1658 (bell Ave.)
CrossesNumu Creek
LocationBetw Columbia & NW 24 TH
RouteCity Street E1658
CountyComanche County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.61188, -98.40826
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span3 ft (0.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2022)
Projected traffic400 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 E1658 (bell Ave.) over Numu Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is E1658 (bell 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 E1658 (bell Ave.) over Numu Creek carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E1658 (bell Ave.) over Numu Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 3 ft (0.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns E1658 (bell Ave.) over Numu Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.