US Bridges

2154C over Creek

PoorPosted for load

Delaware County, Oklahoma · 3.5 MI SE of Colcord · Structure no. 082460000000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

2154C over Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 2154C over Creek in Delaware County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Carries2154C
CrossesCreek
Location3.5 MI SE of Colcord
RouteCounty Highway 2154C
Coordinates36.21048, -94.68477
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 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 closed12.4 mi (20 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$298,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 2154C over Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2154C over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does 2154C over Creek carry?

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

How long is 2154C over Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 2154C over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.