US Bridges

E1700 over Leader Creek

Good

Coal County, Oklahoma · 4.2 S 1.8 W of Centrahoma · Structure no. 226010000000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1700 over Leader Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E1700 over Leader Creek in Coal County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesE1700
CrossesLeader Creek
Location4.2 S 1.8 W of Centrahoma
RouteCounty Highway E1700
Coordinates34.54905, -96.37712
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic240 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$480,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E1700 over Leader Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is E1700 over Leader Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does E1700 over Leader Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E1700 over Leader Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns E1700 over Leader Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.