US Bridges

1260C over Creek

Poor

Choctaw County, Oklahoma · 3.5 MI N of Ft Towson · Structure no. 053040000000000

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1260C over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 1260C over Creek in Choctaw County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older 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 3 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 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries1260C
CrossesCreek
Location3.5 MI N of Ft Towson
RouteCounty Highway 1260C
CountyChoctaw County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.07043, -95.27826
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks15%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1260C over Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1260C over 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 1260C over Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 1260C over Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 1260C over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.