US Bridges

E1870 over Hickory Creek

Fair

Carter County, Oklahoma · 7.8 W 2. S of I-35- SH 53 · Structure no. 228340000000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1870 over Hickory Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying E1870 over Hickory Creek in Carter County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 6 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 105 ft (32 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesE1870
CrossesHickory Creek
Location7.8 W 2. S of I-35- SH 53
RouteCounty Highway E1870
CountyCarter County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.30421, -97.28749
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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$521,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E1870 over Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is E1870 over Hickory 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does E1870 over Hickory Creek carry?

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

How long is E1870 over Hickory Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns E1870 over Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.