US Bridges

E1685 SW Bellmont over Numu Creek Trib.

Fair

Comanche County, Oklahoma · 1.5S of Lee .5E of 11th · Structure no. 308770000000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1685 SW Bellmont over Numu Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying E1685 SW Bellmont over Numu Creek Trib. in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesE1685 SW Bellmont
CrossesNumu Creek Trib.
Location1.5S of Lee .5E of 11th
RouteCity Street E1685
CountyComanche County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.5725, -98.39691
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E1685 SW Bellmont over Numu Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is E1685 SW Bellmont over Numu Creek Trib. 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 E1685 SW Bellmont over Numu Creek Trib. carry?

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

How long is E1685 SW Bellmont over Numu Creek Trib.?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns E1685 SW Bellmont over Numu Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.