US Bridges

1844C over Salt Creek Trib.

PoorPosted for load

Craig County, Oklahoma · 1S of Centialia · Structure no. 073660000000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1844C over Salt Creek Trib. is a concrete slab carrying 1844C over Salt Creek Trib. in Craig County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Carries1844C
CrossesSalt Creek Trib.
Location1S of Centialia
RouteCounty Highway 1844C
Coordinates36.78584, -95.35965
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic80 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$236,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1844C over Salt Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1844C over Salt Creek Trib. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does 1844C over Salt Creek Trib. carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 1844C over Salt Creek Trib.?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 1844C over Salt Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.