US Bridges

2616C (grand Ave) over Creek

Poor

Grady County, Oklahoma · 0.2 MI E of N2810 · Structure no. 178420000000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
314
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

2616C (grand Ave) over Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 2616C (grand Ave) over Creek in Grady County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 314 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 502 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries2616C (grand Ave)
CrossesCreek
Location0.2 MI E of N2810
RouteCounty Highway 2609
CountyGrady County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.02957, -97.98369
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic314 (2022)
Projected traffic502 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$387,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 2616C (grand Ave) over Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2616C (grand Ave) over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does 2616C (grand Ave) over Creek carry?

About 314 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 2616C (grand Ave) over Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 2616C (grand Ave) over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.