US Bridges

2678C over Creek

Fair

Grady County, Oklahoma · 8.7MI N Alex · Structure no. 153970000000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
614
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

2678C over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 2678C over Creek in Grady County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 614 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 982 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries2678C
CrossesCreek
Location8.7MI N Alex
RouteCounty Highway 2678C
CountyGrady County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.04034, -97.75884
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic614 (2022)
Projected traffic982 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 2678C over Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2678C over 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 2678C over Creek carry?

About 614 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 2678C over Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns 2678C over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.