US Bridges

1834C over Big Clear Creek

GoodPosted for load

Craig County, Oklahoma · 5.5 MI SE of SH 10 · Structure no. 225940000000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1834C over Big Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 1834C over Big Clear Creek in Craig County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries1834C
CrossesBig Clear Creek
Location5.5 MI SE of SH 10
RouteCounty Highway 1834C
Coordinates36.85953, -95.34166
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating49.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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$488,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1834C over Big Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1834C over Big Clear 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 1834C over Big Clear Creek carry?

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

How long is 1834C over Big Clear Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 1834C over Big Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.