US Bridges

2642C over Rush Creek

Fair

Grady County, Oklahoma · .2 MI NE Bailey · Structure no. 202880000000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
82
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

2642C over Rush Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 2642C over Rush Creek in Grady County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 82 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 131 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries2642C
CrossesRush Creek
Location.2 MI NE Bailey
RouteCounty Highway 2642C
Coordinates34.71794, -97.79689
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82 (2022)
Projected traffic131 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$648,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 2642C over Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2642C over Rush 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 2642C over Rush Creek carry?

About 82 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 2642C over Rush Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 2642C over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.