US Bridges

E1213 over Turkey Creek

FairPosted for load

Beckham County, Oklahoma · 1.8 MI E of Hext · Structure no. 136540000000000

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1213 over Turkey Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E1213 over Turkey 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2042. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesE1213
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location1.8 MI E of Hext
RouteCounty Highway E1213
CountyBeckham County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.26052, -99.72347
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic320 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$616,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E1213 over Turkey Creek built?

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

What condition is E1213 over Turkey 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 E1213 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E1213 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns E1213 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.