US Bridges

Cimarron Tp over Creek

Fair

Payne County, Oklahoma · Mile Marker 26A · Structure no. 183950000000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Cimarron Tp over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cimarron Tp over Creek in Payne County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,600 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 289 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCimarron Tp
CrossesCreek
LocationMile Marker 26A
RouteU.S. Route 412
CountyPayne County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.23461, -96.96895
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width289 ft (88.1 m)
Roadway width287 ft (87.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2022)
Projected traffic5,600 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$360,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cimarron Tp over Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cimarron Tp 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Cimarron Tp over Creek carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Cimarron Tp over Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 289 ft wide.

Who owns Cimarron Tp over Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.