US Bridges

2146C over Cloud Creek

Fair

Delaware County, Oklahoma · 5.0 MI NW Colcord · Structure no. 209730000000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

2146C over Cloud Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 2146C over Cloud Creek in Delaware County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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Carries2146C
CrossesCloud Creek
Location5.0 MI NW Colcord
RouteCounty Highway 2146C
CountyDelaware County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.30813, -94.75068
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating89.2 US tons
Inventory rating53.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 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 closed8.1 mi (13 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 2146C over Cloud Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2146C over Cloud 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does 2146C over Cloud Creek carry?

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

How long is 2146C over Cloud Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 2146C over Cloud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.