US Bridges

IRR 1730C over West Cache Creek

Good

Cotton County, Oklahoma · 3.2 MI N SH 5-3M W-5&277 · Structure no. 245450000000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
253 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR 1730C over West Cache Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR 1730C over West Cache Creek in Cotton County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesIRR 1730C
CrossesWest Cache Creek
Location3.2 MI N SH 5-3M W-5&277
RouteCounty Highway 1730C
Coordinates34.40784, -98.50523
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 closed16.2 mi (26 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$813,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR 1730C over West Cache Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR 1730C over West Cache 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does IRR 1730C over West Cache Creek carry?

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

How long is IRR 1730C over West Cache Creek?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns IRR 1730C over West Cache Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.