US Bridges

1808C over Mud Creek

Fair

Craig County, Oklahoma · 7.0 Mi. NE of Welch · Structure no. 244650000000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1808C over Mud Creek is a steel culvert carrying 1808C over Mud Creek in Craig County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 5 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 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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Carries1808C
CrossesMud Creek
Location7.0 Mi. NE of Welch
RouteCounty Highway 1808C
CountyCraig County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.93947, -94.99924
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed10.6 mi (17 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 1808C over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1808C over Mud 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 1808C over Mud Creek carry?

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

How long is 1808C over Mud Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 1808C over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.