US Bridges

E1440 over Creek

Fair

Caddo County, Oklahoma · 1. N 4.3 E of SH 19 · Structure no. 253010000000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1440 over Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E1440 over 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 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesE1440
CrossesCreek
Location1. N 4.3 E of SH 19
RouteCounty Highway E1440
Coordinates34.98577, -98.42649
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$241,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E1440 over Creek built?

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

What condition is E1440 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does E1440 over Creek carry?

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

How long is E1440 over Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns E1440 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.