US Bridges

E1150 (0506C) over Short Creek

Fair

Beckham County, Oklahoma · 1.2 W of US 283 · Structure no. 046710000000000

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1150 (0506C) over Short Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying E1150 (0506C) over Short Creek in Beckham County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesE1150 (0506C)
CrossesShort Creek
Location1.2 W of US 283
RouteCounty Highway E1150
CountyBeckham County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.34917, -99.65887
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic80 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$236,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E1150 (0506C) over Short Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is E1150 (0506C) over Short 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does E1150 (0506C) over Short Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is E1150 (0506C) over Short Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns E1150 (0506C) over Short Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.