US Bridges

2572C over Red Branch Creek

Fair

Garvin County, Oklahoma · 2 MI W .1 S Wynnewood · Structure no. 241470000000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

2572C over Red Branch Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 2572C over Red Branch Creek in Garvin County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries2572C
CrossesRed Branch Creek
Location2 MI W .1 S Wynnewood
RouteCounty Highway 2572C
Coordinates34.64079, -97.20447
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$640,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 2572C over Red Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2572C over Red Branch Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does 2572C over Red Branch Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 2572C over Red Branch Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 2572C over Red Branch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.