US Bridges

2526C over Kiel Sandy Creek

Good

Garvin County, Oklahoma · 9.1 MI E Paulsvalley · Structure no. 092480000000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

2526C over Kiel Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 2526C over Kiel Sandy Creek in Garvin County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2042. The structure is 135 ft (41.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries2526C
CrossesKiel Sandy Creek
Location9.1 MI E Paulsvalley
RouteCounty Highway 2526C
CountyGarvin County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.73851, -97.06486
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic320 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$596,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 2526C over Kiel Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2526C over Kiel Sandy 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 2526C over Kiel Sandy Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 2526C over Kiel Sandy Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 2526C over Kiel Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.