US Bridges

1820C over Pawpaw Creek

Fair

Craig County, Oklahoma · 5.NW of Vinita · Structure no. 210540000000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1820C over Pawpaw Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 1820C over Pawpaw Creek in Craig County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries1820C
CrossesPawpaw Creek
Location5.NW of Vinita
RouteCounty Highway 1820C
CountyCraig County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.67021, -95.25424
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 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 closed5 mi (8 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$516,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1820C over Pawpaw Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1820C over Pawpaw 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 1820C over Pawpaw Creek carry?

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

How long is 1820C over Pawpaw Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 1820C over Pawpaw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.