US Bridges

2697C over Washita River

Fair

Grady County, Oklahoma · 7.5S 13.6E JCT US81 SH19 · Structure no. 213500000000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
404 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
126
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

2697C over Washita River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 2697C over Washita River in Grady County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 126 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2042. The structure is 404 ft (123 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries2697C
CrossesWashita River
Location7.5S 13.6E JCT US81 SH19
RouteCounty Highway 2697C
CountyGrady County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.88492, -97.69277
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 protection6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length404 ft (123 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2022)
Projected traffic202 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$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 2697C over Washita River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2697C over Washita River 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 2697C over Washita River carry?

About 126 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 2697C over Washita River?

The structure is 404 ft (123 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 2697C over Washita River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.