US Bridges

N1760 over West Red Bluff Creek

Good

Ellis County, Oklahoma · 5.3W 2.2S of Arnett · Structure no. 281000000000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N1760 over West Red Bluff Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying N1760 over West Red Bluff Creek in Ellis County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesN1760
CrossesWest Red Bluff Creek
Location5.3W 2.2S of Arnett
RouteCounty Highway N1760
Coordinates36.10355, -99.86371
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$324,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N1760 over West Red Bluff Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is N1760 over West Red Bluff 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 2023.

How much traffic does N1760 over West Red Bluff Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N1760 over West Red Bluff Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns N1760 over West Red Bluff Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.