US Bridges

E1690 over Creek

Good

Comanche County, Oklahoma · 4. N 5. W of I-44-SH36 · Structure no. 218640000000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1690 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E1690 over Creek in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesE1690
CrossesCreek
Location4. N 5. W of I-44-SH36
RouteCounty Highway E1690
Coordinates34.56543, -98.50267
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E1690 over Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is E1690 over 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does E1690 over Creek carry?

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

How long is E1690 over Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns E1690 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.