US Bridges

1862C over Locust Creek Oflow

Fair

Craig County, Oklahoma · 2.0 MI SE of Vinita · Structure no. 251650000000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
365
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1862C over Locust Creek Oflow is a concrete culvert carrying 1862C over Locust Creek Oflow in Craig County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 365 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 584 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries1862C
CrossesLocust Creek Oflow
Location2.0 MI SE of Vinita
RouteCounty Highway 1862C
Coordinates36.58601, -95.13099
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic365 (2022)
Projected traffic584 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 1862C over Locust Creek Oflow built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1862C over Locust Creek Oflow 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 1862C over Locust Creek Oflow carry?

About 365 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 1862C over Locust Creek Oflow?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns 1862C over Locust Creek Oflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.