US Bridges

E1650 over Creek

Poor

Comanche County, Oklahoma · 2N&3.4E of JCT SH7&SH65 · Structure no. 134480000000000

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1650 over Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E1650 over Creek in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 70 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.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesE1650
CrossesCreek
Location2N&3.4E of JCT SH7&SH65
RouteCounty Highway E1650
Coordinates34.62319, -98.15335
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2022)
Projected traffic120 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$362,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E1650 over Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is E1650 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 E1650 over Creek carry?

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

How long is E1650 over Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns E1650 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.