US Bridges

E1105 (1 St.) over Elk Creek

Good

Beckham County, Oklahoma · 1st. & Madison · Structure no. 197140000000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1105 (1 St.) over Elk Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E1105 (1 St.) over Elk Creek in Beckham County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesE1105 (1 St.)
CrossesElk Creek
Location1st. & Madison
RouteCity Street E1105
Coordinates35.41376, -99.40246
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic400 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 E1105 (1 St.) over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is E1105 (1 St.) over Elk 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does E1105 (1 St.) over Elk Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E1105 (1 St.) over Elk Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns E1105 (1 St.) over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.