US Bridges

N1730 over Commission Creek

Good

Ellis County, Oklahoma · 8.3W 7.7S of Arnett · Structure no. 185580000000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
203 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
24
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N1730 over Commission Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N1730 over Commission Creek in Ellis County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 24 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2042. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesN1730
CrossesCommission Creek
Location8.3W 7.7S of Arnett
RouteCounty Highway N1730
Coordinates36.0338, -99.91704
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2022)
Projected traffic38 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$721,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N1730 over Commission Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is N1730 over Commission 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does N1730 over Commission Creek carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is N1730 over Commission Creek?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns N1730 over Commission Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.