N1240 over Creek
PoorBeaver County, Oklahoma · 2. E 9.8 N of Balko · Structure no. 103500000000000
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 20 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
N1240 over Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N1240 over Creek in Beaver County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 0 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. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N1240 over Creek built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.
What condition is N1240 over 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does N1240 over Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is N1240 over Creek?
The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns N1240 over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.