US Bridges

E1700 over Nine Mile Creek

Fair

Comanche County, Oklahoma · 3S&1.8E of JCT SH7&I-44 · Structure no. 225660000000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1700 over Nine Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E1700 over Nine Mile Creek in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 6 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 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesE1700
CrossesNine Mile Creek
Location3S&1.8E of JCT SH7&I-44
RouteCounty Highway E1700
CountyComanche County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.55076, -98.34805
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 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 closed5 mi (8 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 E1700 over Nine Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is E1700 over Nine Mile 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 E1700 over Nine Mile Creek carry?

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

How long is E1700 over Nine Mile Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns E1700 over Nine Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.