US Bridges

E1760 Greasy Bend over Little Chickasaw Creek

Fair

Atoka County, Oklahoma · 4.2E .4S of Stringtown · Structure no. 159570000000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1760 Greasy Bend over Little Chickasaw Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E1760 Greasy Bend over Little Chickasaw Creek in Atoka County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesE1760 Greasy Bend
CrossesLittle Chickasaw Creek
Location4.2E .4S of Stringtown
RouteCounty Highway 302
Coordinates34.46151, -95.97872
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E1760 Greasy Bend over Little Chickasaw Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is E1760 Greasy Bend over Little Chickasaw 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does E1760 Greasy Bend over Little Chickasaw Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is E1760 Greasy Bend over Little Chickasaw Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns E1760 Greasy Bend over Little Chickasaw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.