US Bridges

1824C over Big Cabin Creek

Fair

Craig County, Oklahoma · 3.S of Vinita · Structure no. 220860000000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
373 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1824C over Big Cabin Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 1824C over Big Cabin Creek in Craig County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 373 ft (113.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries1824C
CrossesBig Cabin Creek
Location3.S of Vinita
RouteCounty Highway 1824C
Coordinates36.56846, -95.15271
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length373 ft (113.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 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$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1824C over Big Cabin Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1824C over Big Cabin 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 1824C over Big Cabin Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 1824C over Big Cabin Creek?

The structure is 373 ft (113.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 1824C over Big Cabin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.