US Bridges

N1760 over W. Fork Sandy Creek

Good

Harmon County, Oklahoma · 3.5S 2.9W of Gould · Structure no. 278940000000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N1760 over W. Fork Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N1760 over W. Fork Sandy Creek in Harmon County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesN1760
CrossesW. Fork Sandy Creek
Location3.5S 2.9W of Gould
RouteCounty Highway N1760
Coordinates34.61996, -99.82409
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic80 by 2042
Trucks10%
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$448,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N1760 over W. Fork Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is N1760 over W. Fork Sandy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does N1760 over W. Fork Sandy Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N1760 over W. Fork Sandy Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns N1760 over W. Fork Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.