Bateman Road over Medicine Creek
FairComanche County, Oklahoma · Fort Sill Army Post · Structure no. DAPTRASIL00000D
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 135 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Army
About this bridge
Bateman Road over Medicine Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Bateman Road over Medicine Creek in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2046. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bateman Road over Medicine Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bateman Road over Medicine 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Bateman Road over Medicine Creek carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Bateman Road over Medicine Creek?
The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Bateman Road over Medicine Creek?
It is owned by the Army.