US Bridges

1864C over Locust Creek

Good

Craig County, Oklahoma · 7.SE of Vinita · Structure no. 159200000000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1864C over Locust Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 1864C over Locust Creek in Craig County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries1864C
CrossesLocust Creek
Location7.SE of Vinita
RouteCounty Highway 1864C
Coordinates36.61969, -95.01759
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 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 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 1864C over Locust Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1864C over Locust Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does 1864C over Locust Creek carry?

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

How long is 1864C over Locust Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 1864C over Locust Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.