US Bridges

IRR E1280 over Creek

FairPosted for load

Caddo County, Oklahoma · 6. N .9 W of US 62 · Structure no. 174050000000000

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR E1280 over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR E1280 over Creek in Caddo County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 56 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesIRR E1280
CrossesCreek
Location6. N .9 W of US 62
RouteCounty Highway E1280
CountyCaddo County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.16057, -98.24937
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating29.4 US tons
Inventory rating17.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 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$294,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR E1280 over Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is IRR E1280 over 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does IRR E1280 over Creek carry?

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

How long is IRR E1280 over Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns IRR E1280 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.