US Bridges

Quinette Rd. over Medicine Creek

Good

Comanche County, Oklahoma · Fort Sill Army Post · Structure no. DAPTRASIL0LWQUI

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Quinette Rd. over Medicine Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Quinette Rd. over Medicine Creek in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2046. The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesQuinette Rd.
CrossesMedicine Creek
LocationFort Sill Army Post
Coordinates34.67879, -98.39239
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length88 ft (26.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic200 by 2046
Trucks10%
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

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Quinette Rd. over Medicine Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Quinette Rd. over Medicine Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Quinette Rd. over Medicine Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Quinette Rd. over Medicine Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m).

Who owns Quinette Rd. over Medicine Creek?

It is owned by the Army.