US Bridges

IRR 1646C over Little Washita River

Fair

Comanche County, Oklahoma · 7N&3E of JCT SH65&17 · Structure no. 250580000000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR 1646C over Little Washita River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR 1646C over Little Washita River in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesIRR 1646C
CrossesLittle Washita River
Location7N&3E of JCT SH65&17
RouteCounty Highway 1628
Coordinates34.83851, -98.1242
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$659,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR 1646C over Little Washita River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR 1646C over Little Washita River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does IRR 1646C over Little Washita River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is IRR 1646C over Little Washita River?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns IRR 1646C over Little Washita River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.