US Bridges

2608C over Salt Creek

FairPosted for load

Grady County, Oklahoma · 2.8 MI W Amber · Structure no. 165120000000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
683
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

2608C over Salt Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 2608C over Salt Creek in Grady County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 683 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,093 by 2042. The structure is 141 ft (43.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries2608C
CrossesSalt Creek
Location2.8 MI W Amber
RouteCounty Highway 2608C
Coordinates35.16024, -97.93079
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length141 ft (43.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic683 (2022)
Projected traffic1,093 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$653,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 2608C over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2608C over Salt 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 2608C over Salt Creek carry?

About 683 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 2608C over Salt Creek?

The structure is 141 ft (43.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 2608C over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.