US Bridges

2226C over Mouse Hollow Creek

Good

Dewey County, Oklahoma · 4.2 E 3.0 N of Leedy · Structure no. 066450000000000

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

2226C over Mouse Hollow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 2226C over Mouse Hollow Creek in Dewey County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries2226C
CrossesMouse Hollow Creek
Location4.2 E 3.0 N of Leedy
RouteCounty Highway 2226C
Coordinates35.90532, -99.27451
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic80 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 2226C over Mouse Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2226C over Mouse Hollow 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 2226C over Mouse Hollow Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 2226C over Mouse Hollow Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 2226C over Mouse Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.