US Bridges

E1120 over West Buffalo Creek

Good

Beckham County, Oklahoma · 12.5 N .9 W of Erick · Structure no. 129140000000000

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1120 over West Buffalo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E1120 over West Buffalo Creek in Beckham County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesE1120
CrossesWest Buffalo Creek
Location12.5 N .9 W of Erick
RouteCounty Highway E1120
Coordinates35.39324, -99.88299
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic80 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 E1120 over West Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is E1120 over West Buffalo Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does E1120 over West Buffalo Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E1120 over West Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns E1120 over West Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.