US Bridges

2526C over Willow Sandy Creek

Fair

Garvin County, Oklahoma · 4 MI S 1 SW Stratford · Structure no. 244590000000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

2526C over Willow Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 2526C over Willow Sandy Creek in Garvin County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 6 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries2526C
CrossesWillow Sandy Creek
Location4 MI S 1 SW Stratford
RouteCounty Highway 2526C
CountyGarvin County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.73846, -96.98895
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic400 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$397,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 2526C over Willow Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2526C over Willow Sandy 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 2526C over Willow Sandy Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 2526C over Willow Sandy Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 2526C over Willow Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.