US Bridges

E1610 over Salt Creek

Good

Coal County, Oklahoma · 4 S & 1.9 E of Parker · Structure no. 238370000000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1610 over Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying E1610 over Salt Creek in Coal County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesE1610
CrossesSalt Creek
Location4 S & 1.9 E of Parker
RouteCounty Highway E1610
Coordinates34.68021, -96.14582
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2022)
Projected traffic120 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$563,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E1610 over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is E1610 over Salt 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 E1610 over Salt Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E1610 over Salt Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns E1610 over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.