US Bridges

2544C over Rock Creek

Fair

Garvin County, Oklahoma · 1W .4S of Katie · Structure no. 260550000000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

2544C over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying 2544C over Rock Creek in Garvin County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries2544C
CrossesRock Creek
Location1W .4S of Katie
RouteCounty Highway 2544C
CountyGarvin County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.57301, -97.37003
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 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
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$650,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 2544C over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2544C over Rock 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 2544C over Rock Creek carry?

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

How long is 2544C over Rock Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 2544C over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.