US Bridges

E1550 over Whiskey Creek

Fair

Comanche County, Oklahoma · 3.8E&1S of JCT US277&SH17 · Structure no. 031270000000000

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1550 over Whiskey Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E1550 over Whiskey Creek in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 5 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 92 ft (28 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesE1550
CrossesWhiskey Creek
Location3.8E&1S of JCT US277&SH17
RouteCounty Highway E1550
CountyComanche County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.76899, -98.20841
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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$485,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E1550 over Whiskey Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is E1550 over Whiskey 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does E1550 over Whiskey Creek carry?

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

How long is E1550 over Whiskey Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns E1550 over Whiskey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.