US Bridges

E1170 over Starvation Creek

GoodPosted for load

Beckham County, Oklahoma · 1. N 7.4 W of Sayre · Structure no. 178600000000000

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
94 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1170 over Starvation Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E1170 over Starvation Creek in Beckham County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesE1170
CrossesStarvation Creek
Location1. N 7.4 W of Sayre
RouteCounty Highway E1170
Coordinates35.32054, -99.76042
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$497,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E1170 over Starvation Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is E1170 over Starvation 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 E1170 over Starvation Creek carry?

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

How long is E1170 over Starvation Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns E1170 over Starvation Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.