US Bridges

E1280 over Punjo Creek

Poor

Caddo County, Oklahoma · 3. N .8 E of SH9/SH146 · Structure no. 248050000000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1280 over Punjo Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E1280 over Punjo Creek in Caddo County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 177 ft (54.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesE1280
CrossesPunjo Creek
Location3. N .8 E of SH9/SH146
RouteCounty Highway E1280
Coordinates35.16058, -98.42762
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length177 ft (54.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$672,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E1280 over Punjo Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is E1280 over Punjo Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does E1280 over Punjo Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E1280 over Punjo Creek?

The structure is 177 ft (54.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns E1280 over Punjo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.