US Bridges

1718C over Deep Red Creek

Fair

Cotton County, Oklahoma · 1.7 MI W US 281-2.S.SH5A · Structure no. 230430000000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
178 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
36
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1718C over Deep Red Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 1718C over Deep Red Creek in Cotton County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 36 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 58 by 2042. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries1718C
CrossesDeep Red Creek
Location1.7 MI W US 281-2.S.SH5A
RouteCounty Highway 1718C
Coordinates34.24631, -98.48134
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36 (2022)
Projected traffic58 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$672,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1718C over Deep Red Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1718C over Deep Red 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 1718C over Deep Red Creek carry?

About 36 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 1718C over Deep Red Creek?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 1718C over Deep Red Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.