US Bridges

Ashland RD over Unnamed Creek

Fair

Pittsburg County, Oklahoma · East of Road E · Structure no. DAPAMCMCA0000N1

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2016 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Ashland RD over Unnamed Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ashland RD over Unnamed Creek in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 100 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long.

Location

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CarriesAshland RD
CrossesUnnamed Creek
LocationEast of Road E
CountyPittsburg County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.78212, -95.93475
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 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 inspectionOctober 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2016)
Projected traffic100 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$58,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ashland RD over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ashland RD over Unnamed 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Ashland RD over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ashland RD over Unnamed Creek?

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

Who owns Ashland RD over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the Army.