US Bridges

S.H. 115 over Ranch Creek

Fair

Comanche County, Oklahoma · 1.9 MI N & W Meers · Structure no. 248950000000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 115 over Ranch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 115 over Ranch Creek in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 304 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 115
CrossesRanch Creek
Location1.9 MI N & W Meers
RouteState Highway 115
CountyComanche County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.79713, -98.59731
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2022)
Projected traffic304 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$842,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 115 over Ranch Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 115 over Ranch 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 115 over Ranch Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 115 over Ranch Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 115 over Ranch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.