US Bridges

Ft. Sill Blvd over Unknown Creek

Fair

Comanche County, Oklahoma · Fort Sill Army Post · Structure no. DAPTRASIL0PB02

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Ft. Sill Blvd over Unknown Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ft. Sill Blvd over Unknown Creek in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFt. Sill Blvd
CrossesUnknown Creek
LocationFort Sill Army Post
Coordinates34.64153, -98.40469
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2024)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2046
Trucks10%
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

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 Ft. Sill Blvd over Unknown Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ft. Sill Blvd over Unknown 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 Ft. Sill Blvd over Unknown Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ft. Sill Blvd over Unknown Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Ft. Sill Blvd over Unknown Creek?

It is owned by the Army.