US Bridges

2544C over Salt Creek

Good

Garvin County, Oklahoma · .7W of Carver · Structure no. 277990000000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

2544C over Salt Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 2544C over Salt Creek in Garvin County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2042. The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Carries2544C
CrossesSalt Creek
Location.7W of Carver
RouteCounty Highway 2544C
Coordinates34.56499, -97.49427
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.8 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic480 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$635,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 2544C over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2544C over Salt 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 2544C over Salt Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 2544C over Salt Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 2544C over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.