US Bridges

1856C over Possum Creek Trib.

Fair

Craig County, Oklahoma · 4 Mi.S of Blue Jacket · Structure no. 159540000000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1856C over Possum Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying 1856C over Possum Creek Trib. 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 24 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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Carries1856C
CrossesPossum Creek Trib.
Location4 Mi.S of Blue Jacket
RouteCounty Highway 1856C
CountyCraig County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.74126, -95.07149
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 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 traffic24 (2022)
Projected traffic38 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Possum Creek Trib. built?

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

What condition is 1856C over Possum Creek Trib. 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 Possum Creek Trib. carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 1856C over Possum Creek Trib.?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 1856C over Possum Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.