US Bridges

1856C over Crow Creek

Fair

Craig County, Oklahoma · 1.7S of Blackjacket · Structure no. 137900000000000

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1856C over Crow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 1856C over Crow Creek in Craig County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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.

It carries about 280 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 448 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries1856C
CrossesCrow Creek
Location1.7S of Blackjacket
RouteCounty Highway 1856C
CountyCraig County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.77776, -95.07144
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2022)
Projected traffic448 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$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1856C over Crow Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1856C over Crow 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 1856C over Crow Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 1856C over Crow Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 1856C over Crow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.