US Bridges

2038C over Creek

Good

Custer County, Oklahoma · 0.8 W 6.2 N of Butler · Structure no. 168900000000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

2038C over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 2038C over Creek in Custer County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries2038C
CrossesCreek
Location0.8 W 6.2 N of Butler
RouteCounty Highway 2038C
Coordinates35.72788, -99.19953
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2022)
Projected traffic280 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 2038C over Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2038C over 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 2038C over Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 2038C over Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns 2038C over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.