US Bridges

1712C over Creek

Fair

Cotton County, Oklahoma · 0.8 MI W US 277&1.N.SH5A · Structure no. 248990000000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1712C over Creek is a steel culvert carrying 1712C over Creek in Cotton County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 5 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 29 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 46 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries1712C
CrossesCreek
Location0.8 MI W US 277&1.N.SH5A
RouteCounty Highway 1712C
CountyCotton County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.29, -98.46778
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating85.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29 (2022)
Projected traffic46 by 2042
Trucks15%
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

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$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1712C over Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1712C over 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 1712C over Creek carry?

About 29 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 1712C over Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns 1712C over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.