US Bridges

E1240 over Stinking Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Caddo County, Oklahoma · 8S .1E JCT S.H. 37/SH 152 · Structure no. 278270000000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1240 over Stinking Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E1240 over Stinking Creek in Caddo County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 96 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 154 by 2042. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesE1240
CrossesStinking Creek
Location8S .1E JCT S.H. 37/SH 152
RouteCounty Highway E1240
Coordinates35.21811, -98.12476
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2022)
Projected traffic154 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$547,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E1240 over Stinking Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is E1240 over Stinking 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does E1240 over Stinking Creek carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is E1240 over Stinking Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns E1240 over Stinking Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.