US Bridges

1816C over Big Cabin Creek

Good

Craig County, Oklahoma · 7N of Vinita; 1.5W SH2 · Structure no. 268620000000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1816C over Big Cabin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 1816C over Big Cabin Creek in Craig County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries1816C
CrossesBig Cabin Creek
Location7N of Vinita; 1.5W SH2
RouteCounty Highway E0180
Coordinates36.75728, -95.17158
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.8 US tons
Inventory rating50.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 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 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$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1816C over Big Cabin Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1816C over Big Cabin 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 1816C over Big Cabin Creek carry?

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

How long is 1816C over Big Cabin Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns 1816C over Big Cabin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.