US Bridges

2626C over Creek

Poor

Grady County, Oklahoma · 2.8 MI E Farwell · Structure no. 204460000000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
216
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

2626C over Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 2626C over Creek in Grady County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 216 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 346 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries2626C
CrossesCreek
Location2.8 MI E Farwell
RouteCounty Highway 2626C
CountyGrady County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.88402, -97.95677
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic216 (2022)
Projected traffic346 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$315,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 2626C over Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2626C 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 2626C over Creek carry?

About 216 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 2626C over Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 2626C over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.