E1240 over Elk Creek
GoodBeckham County, Oklahoma · 0.5 MI E of Carter · Structure no. 226110000000000
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
E1240 over Elk Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E1240 over Elk Creek in Beckham County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E1240 over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is E1240 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 E1240 over Elk Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is E1240 over Elk Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns E1240 over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.