US Bridges

E1240 (old 66) over Creek

Good

Beckham County, Oklahoma · 3.1 MI E of Texola · Structure no. 135850000000000

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1240 (old 66) over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E1240 (old 66) over Creek in Beckham County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesE1240 (old 66)
CrossesCreek
Location3.1 MI E of Texola
RouteCounty Highway E1240
Coordinates35.21898, -99.93869
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width108 ft (32.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic480 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
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 E1240 (old 66) over Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is E1240 (old 66) over 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 E1240 (old 66) over Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is E1240 (old 66) over Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns E1240 (old 66) over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.