US Bridges

C-Tree Road over Peaceable Creek

Poor

Pittsburg County, Oklahoma · West of Front Gate · Structure no. DAPAMCMCA000529

Built
1943
82 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
168 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2016 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

C-Tree Road over Peaceable Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying C-Tree Road over Peaceable Creek in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 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 4 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2044. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesC-Tree Road
CrossesPeaceable Creek
LocationWest of Front Gate
Coordinates34.83976, -95.84796
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2016)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
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$2,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was C-Tree Road over Peaceable Creek built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.

What condition is C-Tree Road over Peaceable 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does C-Tree Road over Peaceable Creek carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is C-Tree Road over Peaceable Creek?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns C-Tree Road over Peaceable Creek?

It is owned by the Army.