US Bridges

145th ST (E0735) over Corduroy Creek

Poor

Payne County, Oklahoma · Western RD & 145th .3E · Structure no. 108050000000000

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

145th ST (E0735) over Corduroy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 145th ST (E0735) over Corduroy Creek in Payne County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older 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 3 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 448 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries145th ST (E0735)
CrossesCorduroy Creek
LocationWestern RD & 145th .3E
RouteCounty Highway E0735
CountyPayne County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.94935, -97.08076
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2022)
Projected traffic448 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 145th ST (E0735) over Corduroy Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is 145th ST (E0735) over Corduroy 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does 145th ST (E0735) over Corduroy Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 145th ST (E0735) over Corduroy Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 145th ST (E0735) over Corduroy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.