US Bridges

1850C over White Creek

Fair

Craig County, Oklahoma · 1.N of White Oak · Structure no. 198800000000000

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
155
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1850C over White Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 1850C over White Creek in Craig County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 155 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 248 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries1850C
CrossesWhite Creek
Location1.N of White Oak
RouteCounty Highway 1850C
CountyCraig County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.63459, -95.26972
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.7 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2022)
Projected traffic248 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 1850C over White Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is 1850C over White 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 1850C over White Creek carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 1850C over White Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns 1850C over White Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.