US Bridges

S.H. 152 over Cordell Creek

Fair

Washita County, Oklahoma · 0.3 MI E JCT U.S. 183 · Structure no. 101130000000000

Built
1944
81 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 152 over Cordell Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 152 over Cordell Creek in Washita County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1944, so it is 81 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 6 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 152
CrossesCordell Creek
Location0.3 MI E JCT U.S. 183
RouteState Highway 152
CountyWashita County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.2912, -98.98234
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2022)
Projected traffic4,800 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 152 over Cordell Creek built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 152 over Cordell 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 152 over Cordell Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 152 over Cordell Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 152 over Cordell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.