US Bridges

IRR 1868C over Willow Creek

FairPosted for load

Craig County, Oklahoma · 6.0 MI NW of Welch · Structure no. 046080000000000

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR 1868C over Willow Creek is a concrete slab carrying IRR 1868C over Willow Creek in Craig County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesIRR 1868C
CrossesWillow Creek
Location6.0 MI NW of Welch
RouteCounty Highway 1868C
Coordinates36.89991, -95.19781
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2022)
Projected traffic120 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$241,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR 1868C over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR 1868C over Willow 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does IRR 1868C over Willow Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is IRR 1868C over Willow Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns IRR 1868C over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.