IRR E1500 over Creek
PoorPosted for loadComanche County, Oklahoma · 4N&.2E of JCT US277&62 · Structure no. 131790000000000
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
IRR E1500 over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR E1500 over Creek in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 71 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 4 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR E1500 over Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is IRR E1500 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does IRR E1500 over Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is IRR E1500 over Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns IRR E1500 over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.