US Bridges

E1270 (fas 0501) over Sand Creek Trib.

Good

Beckham County, Oklahoma · 3.2W of JCT US 283 · Structure no. 316650000000000

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1270 (fas 0501) over Sand Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying E1270 (fas 0501) over Sand Creek Trib. in Beckham County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesE1270 (fas 0501)
CrossesSand Creek Trib.
Location3.2W of JCT US 283
RouteCounty Highway E1270
Coordinates35.175, -99.69611
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic320 by 2042
Trucks15%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E1270 (fas 0501) over Sand Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is E1270 (fas 0501) over Sand Creek Trib. 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 E1270 (fas 0501) over Sand Creek Trib. carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is E1270 (fas 0501) over Sand Creek Trib.?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns E1270 (fas 0501) over Sand Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.