US Bridges

2548C over Rush Creek

PoorPosted for load

Garvin County, Oklahoma · 2 MI E Purdy · Structure no. 094760000000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
180 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

2548C over Rush Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying 2548C over Rush Creek in Garvin County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries2548C
CrossesRush Creek
Location2 MI E Purdy
RouteCounty Highway 2548C
CountyGarvin County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.71661, -97.5546
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36.5 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks10%
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$670,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 2548C over Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2548C over Rush Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does 2548C over Rush Creek carry?

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

How long is 2548C over Rush Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 2548C over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.