US Bridges

Ashland Road over Unnamed Creek

FairPosted for load

Pittsburg County, Oklahoma · Between Road C & D · Structure no. DAPAMCMCA000533

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2016 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Ashland Road over Unnamed Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ashland Road over Unnamed Creek in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesAshland Road
CrossesUnnamed Creek
LocationBetween Road C & D
Coordinates34.78214, -95.96646
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 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 closed5 mi (8 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$22,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ashland Road over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ashland Road 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 Road over Unnamed Creek carry?

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

How long is Ashland Road over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Ashland Road over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the Army.