US Bridges

Golf Course RD over Creek

Fair

McCurtain County, Oklahoma · 1.8 E JCT US-259 · Structure no. 288490000000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Golf Course RD over Creek is a steel culvert carrying Golf Course RD over Creek in McCurtain County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGolf Course RD
CrossesCreek
Location1.8 E JCT US-259
RouteState Lands Road E1943
CountyMcCurtain County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.19653, -94.74926
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState 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$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Golf Course RD over Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Golf Course RD over 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Golf Course RD over Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Golf Course RD over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Golf Course RD over Creek?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.