US Bridges

E1365 Arkansas St. over Congo Creek

Fair

Grady County, Oklahoma · Between 2nd and 3rd St. · Structure no. 287310000000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1365 Arkansas St. over Congo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E1365 Arkansas St. over Congo Creek in Grady County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,440 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesE1365 Arkansas St.
CrossesCongo Creek
LocationBetween 2nd and 3rd St.
RouteCity Street E1365
CountyGrady County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.03791, -97.93532
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2022)
Projected traffic1,440 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E1365 Arkansas St. over Congo Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is E1365 Arkansas St. over Congo 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does E1365 Arkansas St. over Congo Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E1365 Arkansas St. over Congo Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns E1365 Arkansas St. over Congo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.