US Bridges

1844C over Salt Creek

FairPosted for load

Craig County, Oklahoma · 2.0 MI S of Centralia · Structure no. 104860000000000

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
47 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1844C over Salt Creek is a concrete slab carrying 1844C over Salt Creek in Craig County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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Carries1844C
CrossesSalt Creek
Location2.0 MI S of Centralia
RouteCounty Highway 1844C
CountyCraig County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.77668, -95.35972
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 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$339,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1844C over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1844C over Salt 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 1844C over Salt Creek carry?

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

How long is 1844C over Salt Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 1844C over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.